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.

had me avoiding greasy foods. Secondly, sitting near Melanie ruined my appetite. Sitting with this family made me feel nauseated

never before.

couldn’t hold back and said, “Chloe, weren’t you less fussy when

always caters to you, right?” I

scrutinized me. “What do you…mean?”

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

because your brother likes a certain dish doesn’t mean I have to like

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

nauseous. I went to the hospital this afternoon, and the doctor warned me about my diet.”

he stopped his utensils midway to look at

glanced at Matthew and pushed the plate away, muttering, I’m not picking up your leftovers.”

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

+15 BONUS

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

hilarious when she said she wouldn’t

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

can, I won’t find anyone. I never planned on leaving this house. Is that a problem?” Melanie

spoke with confidence.

she spoke with such conviction. I

the relationship