Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 94 An Uninvited Guest

I discreetly opened the door, slipping out of that private room and back into the main hall.

Then I carried on as if nothing had happened, warmly greeting the guests and old clients. The long–time clients had become like family to us, supporting the entire Murphy family over the years.

Everyone in the Murphy family was beaming with pride, especially Matthew. He proudly introduced our daughter to the guests, and I shook my head in disbelief.

He thought that dressing Ava up like a little lady made her one. I was sure many people were watching. the recent social media buzz. However, I hadn’t caught a glimpse of Melanie.

As Ava sat on her grandmother’s lap, people were admiring her. My daughter’s angelic beauty captivated

forever. everyone. Every time I saw her, my heart melted. If only she could remain this happy

Twenty minutes later, my phone rang, and I saw it was Atlas calling. I suddenly felt a mixture of nerves

and apprehension. What was this man up to? Why insist on meeting me in the guest room?

I stepped aside from the crowd and answered the call. He commanded from the other end, “Hurry

upstairs. Now!”

was frustrated. How dare he boss me around

scanning the hall. Curiosity drove me out of the grand

floor guest rooms.

the right door by following the room number on the card. However, before I could open it, he drew

embrace and made a

sound, I nestled against him. Although

his heart caught my attention.

voices in the corridor. He pointed to the peephole, and

visitors had arrived, some

baffled! Even more so when I saw the

turned my

pressed against me. It was an awkward

what was happening outside to notice. He held my waist tightly, his head near mine, our breaths

for? I

I

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