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.

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

Matthew scolded Melanie.

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

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

I

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

of Mrs.

You

need to explain it. The

as you. Everyone present

like you” My words carried hidden meanings, hinting at

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

afford to lose.

call me when you went to

says? You’ve

Who should he spoil if

placed it before Matthew, “Why didn’t I call you?

having lunch.”

paled, and his eyes flickered for a moment.

at my shirt. She said timidly,