Chapter 19 Smooth–Talker

The phone call shocked Matthew and me. His eyes narrowed, while mine grew sharper as I looked at him

and demanded, “Answer it!”

Matthew froze again.

“You will answer this call in front of me if you have any conscience left. I’ll give you one last chance!” I

stared at him, holding my still–crying daughter close.

After a while, I straightened up and continued, “I used to believe my husband would never betray me, even

in a world full of lies. You’ve let me down.”

I finally uttered the words I never wanted to face. I never expected the concept of betrayal to affect us

too. I cried as the words left my mouth. My cries mixed with Ava’s in a symphony of heartache and

brokenness.

the ringtone was even more jarring

me. Gradually, his fingers clenched into a fist as

at my

teeth, “Answer it!”

the phone and

of who it was, I wouldn’t give him another

he hesitated, he saw my determination and reluctantly answered, “Mel, I’m in

with Chloe right now. Can we

call you tomorrow then!” It was indeed Melanie’s voice on

up the phone, Matthew

the face of this unexpected turn. Ava’s

stood up and carried her to our

“C–Chlo… Chlo!”

so close to exposing Matthew, yet he twisted the situation. I suspected Melanie must be covering for her brother. I would expect

llar, making me shudder just thinking about it. I

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outside and called for me continuously, but I didn’t acknowledge

me. My

a wink.

innocently stood outside Ava’s room as he woke

us up.

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