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.

expression darkening. I cursed inwardly. What the

your mouth!” Matthew

can you call me an outsider. Unlike you, who will always be

glared daggers at Melanie and saw Matthew’s expression worsening. He also glared at Melanie, scolding her. “What do you mean? I won’t get

I

if your

Mrs. Murphy.”

You

speak louder than words. I don’t need to explain it. The truth will come out in time.

stoop as low as you. Everyone present knows

My words carried hidden meanings, hinting at Matthew’s

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things unsaid. Even though I didn’t have the upper hand

afford to

went

everything she says?

still his wife. Who should he spoil if not

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

having lunch.”

paled, and his eyes

reached under the table and tugged at my shirt. She said timidly, “Mom, let’s go home.”

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