Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 5

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.”

up from her chair

will be home soon! Be good

of you coming along, kid?” Melanie questioned. She had no patience

took Ava from Matthew. “Sweetheart, Daddy is sending your aunt off and will be home soon. Can you stay here with

she hugged my neck and turned to look at

in to kiss Ava again and nodded.

car keys and left to drop

brother’s arm, glancing back at me with a

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

following day and said he had an important meeting at nine in the morning. He also took Ava with him and dropped her off

just as Ivanna said. He had spoiled me so much that I grew accustomed to it. He was the ideal husband, even to

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