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 cursed inwardly. What the hell?!

Matthew

will always be a part of this family. However, even if your brother wants a divorce,

glared at Melanie, scolding her. “What do you mean? I won’t get a

I

if your brother

Mrs.

You

don’t need to explain it. The truth will come out in time.

present knows our history. No

you” My words carried hidden

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didn’t have the upper

afford to lose.

when you went

says? You’ve spoiled her!” Melanie

if not me? Doesn’t he spoil

from my bag and placed it before Matthew, “Why didn’t I call you? You were

having lunch.”

paled, and his eyes flickered for a moment.

under the table and tugged at my shirt.

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