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.”

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

“Daddy will be home soon! Be good

Melanie

aunt off and

me with her big, watery eyes before nodding. Then she hugged

kiss Ava again and nodded.

took the car keys and left to drop

glancing back at me with a smug and mysterious

ask much. Since he was a dutiful son, I assumed he chatted with his parents before

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

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

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