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.”

standing up from her chair as she extended her

“Daddy will be home soon! Be good and play with Mommy,

kid?” Melanie questioned. She had

your aunt off and will be home soon.

eyes before nodding. Then she hugged my neck and turned to look at Matthew. “Okay! Come home

kiss Ava again and nodded.

the car keys and left to drop

onto her brother’s arm, glancing back at me with a smug and mysterious smile, but I couldn’t

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

had an important meeting at nine in the morning.

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

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