Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 111 The Appointment

Before Grace could reply, Melanie sat on the sofa’s armrest and put an arm around her. “My dad is visiting

his younger brother, so we decided to stay with you.”

What? Did she just say that they were also moving in?

Melanie gave me a smug look. “You see, we don’t get to spend much time with Chloe.”

I restrained my rage and acted aloof. “Gee, that’s so thoughtful of you.”

My dad stared at my face silently.

My mother seemed to sense that the mood was off. She tried to lighten it up, saying, “Mel, you’re looking

prettier by the day. Are you seeing anyone?”

Melanie announced shamelessly, “Yes, and we’re finally getting married after many years.”

I wanted to rip her tongue out.

to invite us to your wedding.” My mom

first

list!

me as she chuckled tauntingly. Gritting

my boyfriend’s ex–wife hadn’t been such a pain,” Melanie added. “I’ve known him since we were kids, and we were in love. But

even swindled all

looked uneasy.

hand,” Matthew said, as he emerged from

me a smile. “I’m coming,

was trying to defuse the situation. Still, what was he thinking? Did he expect me

Mel the way Grace had tolerated

messed–up

quickly glanced

outside to answer. Atlas’s displeased voice

you?

was he calling when he was supposed to

he was, he said, “Meet me at

notice. 20 minutes? Did he expect me

must have returned

the wish

needed her car since getting a cab outside the gated