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 afternoon’s gallstone pain had me avoiding greasy foods. Secondly, sitting near Melanie ruined my appetite.

never before.

dug into me with displeasure. She finally couldn’t hold back and said, “Chloe, weren’t you less fussy when you ate at home? Why

brother always caters to you, right?” I smiled at Melanie.

scrutinized

served me to her. “Nothing. I didn’t touch the food. You can have

dish doesn’t mean I have to like it,

to your sister. I’ve been having gallbladder issues and

this afternoon, and the doctor warned

stopped his utensils midway to look

pushed the plate away,

there to fear in leftover food? It’s not from

+15 BONUS

inwardly mocked her. Melanie wasn’t willing to take my leftovers but

I found it hilarious when she said she wouldn’t

“With your temper and wits, who’d be

anyone. I never planned on leaving this house. Is that a problem?”

spoke with confidence.

when she spoke with such conviction. I wondered

knew about the relationship between her