Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

I did not expect to see Melanie already at the house when I arrived.

When she sawwith the thermos and the caregiver, she immediately said sarcastically, "What is the meaning of this? Do you still consider yourself a daughter-in-law of the Murphy family? Didn't you take Grace away? Why did you bring her back? Were you trying to leave her at the hospital to end it all? You were scared she would die in your grand mansion, weren't you?" She spoke without a shred of decency.

I ignored her completely and went straight inside. I found Grace in bed in the master bedroom. Matthew was nowhere to be seen. "Why are you being so stubborn, mom? You should stay in the hospital for a few days and get the full course of medication. It'll be good for your health, and it'll help with the pain," I scolded her. "Where's Matthew?" "Don't blhim. It was my decision to cback here. I'm more comfortable at home, and I want to stay here for a few more days. Matthew has sbusiness to attend to at the company." She looked at me, sitting up. Perhaps the medication from last night had worked; she seemed exceptionally spirited today.

I quickly handed her the thermos. "I made you sbreakfast. You should have snow. I hired a special caregiver for you, too. If you really don't want to go to the hospital, I'll discuss it with Matthew. We can administer the medication at has well. The special caregivers are skilled at that, but you need to listen to what we say." Grace got out of bed and went to the dining room.

I followed hurriedly, and reached the kitchen to get her utensils for breakfast. But Melanie walked up and overturned the table. "What are you doing? Why are you still calling her mom? Go on, keep calling her that! Let's see what she's going to eat now." The breakfast I had carefully prepared was ruined.

did today." Then, I called Matthew on the phone, scolding him sternly. "Where are you? Speak up!" "I, uh... Something's going on at the company. I chere to handle it." Matthew realized what was

away, or you'll suffer the consequences!" I shouted, then hung

pointed at Melanie and recounted everything she had done to her mother-in-law. Whenever

sat there, visibly shaken. She pointed at Melanie and scolded, "You heartless wretch!" But as soon as Grace finished speaking, Melanie slapped her in the face. "How dare you raise your voice at me!" The old lady immediately fell to the ground. I exclaimed and quickly rushed forward to pick her up. While my back was turned,

through my

and turned around to confront Melanie. In a burst of anger, I grabbed her hair with strength I never

tried to fight back, but the neighbors, who knew what she had done, pressed her down as well. Before I could vent all my anger, Matthew rushed over. He knew something was wrong when he saw the house full of people. He pushed