Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

I hadn't seen Matthew since Grace's passing. He appeared ashen, evidently worn out and not well-rested. He seemed defeated and didn't mince his words, "Let Melanie go. My family and I have laid my mom

to rest.

"Melanie didn't attend the funeral as you wished. It's been a week now, so you should let your anger go."

I could tell Matthew was emotional, but I scoffed, wondering what he meant by "as you wished." Still, I glanced at him indifferently and refused to retort. I hadn't felt the need to engage with Matthew since his mom's passing.

When he noticed my indifference, his tone turned colder, "We have a child together, so how could you watch a son cry his mom daily? What gave you the right to denounce me so bitterly?"

Matthew's expression was righteous as he struggled to contain his emotions. I calmly looked at him and spoke distantly, "You came to the wrong place. You shouldn't be here if you want your wife to return. Go to the cops instead. Melanie's release isn't up to me."

Matthew could no longer suppress his frustration as he shouted, "Chloe!"

his gentlemanly act and approached my desk. He slammed it and roared, "You've gone too far! Do you think you have nothing to do with

my composure. I sharpened my gaze and said earnestly, "Of course I am.

seemingly

my self-reflection. If I hadn't taken charge of Grace, I wouldn't have to face your accusations now. Still, I want to know why you think

my underlying

his anger intensified. He

for my mom for a few days. Mel may have been

cold sweat. I couldn't believe what I heard and couldn't

worse

mom?" et

our divorce, you've taken away all my

my heart made me