Chapter 5 Strong Evidence

Melanie didn’t stay long after dinner. She pouted at Matthew and asked, “Matt, can you give me a ride?”

I rolled my eyes at her and glanced her way, but she feigned ignorance as she clung to Matthew’s arm, acting like a spoiled brat.

Matthew looked at me with a helpless smile, but since I didn’t respond, he awkwardly said, “Wait a while. I’ll help Chloe with the dishes and then take you out.”

I was honestly sick of Melanie’s behavior and didn’t want to see her for another minute, so I waved Matthew away. “You go ahead and take her where she wants to go. I can handle the dishes myself.”

where are you going? I want to go too!” Ava called out, standing up from her chair as she extended her little

cheek, saying, “Daddy will be home soon! Be good and play

coming along, kid?” Melanie questioned. She

your aunt off and will be home soon. Can you stay here with Mommy?”

eyes before nodding. Then she hugged my neck

Ava again and nodded. “Okay!”

car keys and left to

held onto her brother’s arm, glancing back at me with

but I didn’t ask much. Since he was a dutiful son, I assumed he

nine in the morning. He

always considerate about every detail, leaving me nothing to complain about. It was just as Ivanna said. He had spoiled me so much that

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