Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 53 Hidden Meanings

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Matthew and Grace wanted to reprimand Melanie, but Henry impatiently said, “All right, let’s eat!”

His attitude didn’t surprise me. After all, he had excessively indulged his daughter and never denied her anything. I knew he was aiming his impatience at me.

Ava shivered from Henry’s shout and dropped her spoon with a clang. The sound snapped me out of my thoughts, and I repressed my anger before picking up the spoon and giving her a new one.

Afterward, I looked at Melanie and asked, “Are you saying I’m an incompatible factor in this family? Otherwise, you wouldn’t have said that. Let’s see what the rest of us think.”

Matthew’s expression grew grave, and he patted my shoulder. “Don’t listen to her nonsense. Let’s eat.”

Grace also hurried to mediate. “We’re family, so don’t nitpick at words. That’s what Mel is like. She’s just

one to hold onto old grudges.”

I’ve never taken Melanie’s words to heart. Still, that doesn’t mean she does either, right? I’ve never considered whether or not I’m an outsider here. I’m just Matthew’s wife, brought into the family through

marriage-

“So what? Divorcees are plenty,” Melanie rolled her eyes, interrupting me.

Matthew, my expression darkening. I

your mouth!” Matthew scolded Melanie.

me an outsider. Unlike you, who will always be a part of this family. However, even if your brother wants a divorce, he probably hasn’t decided yet. Why are you so

scolding her. “What do you mean? I

I

at Melanie “Even if

Mrs. Murphy.”

You

speak louder than words. I don’t need to explain

as low as you. Everyone present knows our history.

hidden meanings, hinting at

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keep some things unsaid. Even though I didn’t

afford to

you went to the hospital?”

everything she says? You’ve spoiled her!”

he spoil if not me? Doesn’t he spoil

diagnosis from my bag and placed it before Matthew, “Why didn’t I call

having lunch.”

his eyes

my shirt. She