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.”

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

lifted Ava and pecked her cheek, saying, “Daddy will be home

you coming along, kid?” Melanie questioned. She had

Ava from Matthew. “Sweetheart, Daddy is sending your aunt off and will be home soon.

big, watery eyes before nodding. Then she hugged my neck and turned to look at Matthew.

leaned in to kiss Ava again and nodded.

and left to drop Melanie off.

brother’s arm, glancing back at me with a smug and mysterious smile, but I

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

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

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

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