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.

at Matthew, my expression darkening.

mouth!” Matthew

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

Melanie, scolding her. “What do you mean? I won’t get a divorce! Mel, don’t believe everything you

I

smirked and raised an eyebrow at Melanie “Even if your brother doesn’t want me, you can’t claim the

of Mrs. Murphy.”

You

to explain it. The truth will come out in

you. Everyone present knows

carried hidden meanings,

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I didn’t have the upper hand in the

afford to lose.

didn’t you call me when you went to the hospital?” Matthew suddenly

she says? You’ve spoiled her!” Melanie retorted.

spoil if not me?

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

having lunch.”

paled, and his eyes flickered for

reached under the table and tugged at my shirt.

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