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.

greasy foods. Secondly, sitting near Melanie ruined

never before.

with displeasure. She finally couldn’t hold back and said, “Chloe, weren’t you less fussy when you ate at home? Why is it harder to please you than

your brother always caters to you, right?” I smiled

narrowed as she scrutinized me. “What do

pushed the plate of food Matthew had served me to her. “Nothing. I didn’t touch the food. You can have

Just because your brother likes a certain dish doesn’t mean I have to like it, too. His taste

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

went to the hospital this afternoon, and the doctor warned me

his utensils midway to

pushed the plate away, muttering, I’m

chuckled and purposely asked, “Really? What’s there to fear

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her. Melanie wasn’t willing to take my leftovers but was more than willing

hilarious when she said she wouldn’t eat

wits, who’d be able to tolerate

can, I won’t find anyone. I never planned on leaving this house. Is

spoke with confidence.

such conviction. I wondered what Grace would

knew about the relationship between her