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.”

called out, standing up from her

be home soon! Be good and

along, kid?” Melanie questioned. She had no patience for

took Ava from Matthew. “Sweetheart, Daddy is sending your aunt off

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

to kiss Ava again and nodded. “Okay!”

the car keys and left to drop Melanie off.

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

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

and said he had an important meeting at nine in the morning. He

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

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