Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 323 What She Did

She approached gracefully, but her smile didn’t quite reach her eyes. Those serpentine eyes were fixed on

face, and I could see the tension in her jaw. Such restraint must’ve been painful.

my

Maintaining a calm smile, I watched them eagerly begin the performance. Myra was so nervous that she hardly dared to breathe. She nudged me several times, and Carol was gearing up for a fight. I grabbed her and gently pushed her back down.

“Oh! I was wondering who it was. It’s my sister–in–law!”

I smiled at her. “Melanie, what game are you playing? We had never called each other that before.

Where’s the ‘sister–in–law‘ coming from?”

Carol wasn’t going to let it slide. She immediately chimed in, “Exactly! Matthew is already yours, so where’s the ‘sister–in–law‘ coming from? You have a son now, so maybe start acting like a mom. Chloe has

already taken a step back for you.”

Suddenly, Melanie adopted a pitiful look. Her eyes reddened, and her lips quivered as if she had been

wronged

silence. Some had already

I was sure everyone had

show was finally

transformed into a fragile little

couldn’t disappoint those eager for drama. I was prepared, though I didn’t know what they were scheming. If need be, I’d fight tooth

make things difficult for you,”

“Chlo, I hope you can forgive me. It’s all my fault. I had a

shouldn’t have made

at Melanie,

have come today!” I said kindly, “Please, stop this.

such a happy occasion. There

glanced at Stella and

you really don’t blame

astonished. “I shouldn’t have insisted on taking Ava out for her birthday. I didn’t mean anything by it. Ava is still my niece, and Matthew adores

understood their plan. Though I was furious, I kept my composure. I had to be careful not to be drawn into

I got to the hospital quickly. Despite being born prematurely, the baby

people around us were stunned. This incident was known to very few, and only

present that day.