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.”

Ava called out, standing up from

Ava and pecked her cheek, saying, “Daddy will be home soon! Be good

Melanie questioned. She had no

your aunt off and will be home

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

in to kiss Ava again and

then took the car keys and

arm, glancing back at me with a smug and mysterious smile,

Since he was a dutiful son, I assumed he chatted with his parents

important meeting at nine in the morning. He also took

about. It was just as Ivanna said. He had spoiled

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