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.

was puzzled and looked at Matthew, my expression darkening. I cursed inwardly.

Matthew

will grow tired of me one day. Only then can you call me an outsider. Unlike you, who will always be a

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

I

Melanie “Even if your brother doesn’t want me, you can’t claim

of Mrs. Murphy.”

You

explain it. The truth will come out in

stoop as low as you. Everyone present knows our history. No need for me

carried hidden

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I didn’t have

to

you went to the

says? You’ve spoiled her!”

Who should he spoil if not me? Doesn’t he spoil

placed it before Matthew, “Why didn’t

having lunch.”

eyes flickered for a

and tugged at my shirt. She said timidly, “Mom, let’s