Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 52 The Murphy Family Dinner

I exited the car without waiting for him, holding Ava’s hand as we headed inside. Meanwhile, Matthew followed us with a smile. Usually, he would have let me go in alone, especially in times like these.

I knew he wanted to see if I was lying.

I glanced at the shoes on display when we entered the shop. Matthew was watching me closely, waiting for me to embarrass myself. Surprisingly, the sales associate recognized me, saying, “Mrs. Hartz, are you

here to pick up the shoes?”

I smiled. “Yes.”

“All right, let me get them for you!” She hurried into the storeroom and soon handed me a shoebox. “Size

8, brown!”

I took the box, opened it to look inside, and handed it to Matthew. I thanked the sales associate as well.

Matthew blinked in slight surprise as he took the box. He hugged me and thanked the sales associate.

On the way back, he seemed unusually energetic, chatting nonstop. I simply responded with a few words.

the meal. Firstly, the afternoon’s gallstone pain had me avoiding greasy foods. Secondly, sitting near Melanie ruined my appetite. Sitting with this

never before.

hold back and said, “Chloe, weren’t you less fussy when you ate at home? Why is

your brother always caters to you,

eyes narrowed as she scrutinized me. “What do

me to

likes a certain dish doesn’t mean I have to

looked at Matthew. “You better attend to your sister. I’ve been having gallbladder

afternoon,

noticed Matthew frowning, and he stopped his utensils midway to look at

away, muttering,

fear in

+15 BONUS

my leftovers

it hilarious when she said she wouldn’t eat my

“With your temper and wits, who’d be able to tolerate you

no one can, I won’t find anyone. I never planned on leaving

spoke with confidence.

when she spoke with such conviction. I wondered

knew about the relationship between her two children.