Chapter 27 The Bruises on the Child’s Body

I chuckled as I wondered what the good news could be. Ivanna didn’t specify the news due to time constraints, and I didn’t pry. Instead, we agreed to meet tomorrow.

Meanwhile, everyone waited at my in–laws‘ place for me to return for dinner. Surprisingly, Melanie was there.

When Grace saw me, she quickly laid out the dishes, saying, “Dinner’s ready! Chlo, it’s been a while since you last joined us for a meal.”

I smiled while washing my hands and helped with the dishes. The atmosphere was heartwarming with the whole family together. Henry asked Matthew about the project in Operose during the meal, but Matthew brushed it off.

Without much thought, Grace asked Melanie, “What were you doing with your brother?”

Immediately after, I noticed Melanie pausing and glancing at Matthew. He questioned, “You went to Operose too?”

Melanie froze, seemingly off guard, as she hesitated before saying. “Uh…I went there with my friends!”

However, Grace persisted, “Then why did you tell me you were with your brother?”

Melanie became irritated and retorted, “If I told you I was going there with my friends, would you have let

me go? You’re always scrutinizing me.”

I felt a bizarre sensation when I heard their exchange, but I couldn’t pinpoint it. Suddenly, I realized

Matthew. After all,

in–laws, they always focused on urging Melanie to get a boyfriend. I typically cared for Ava on the sidelines and did not interfere with

up and prepared to leave when Matthew asked, “Where are you going this

late?”

care? You’re allowed to have your wife and child, but I can’t go out for some fresh air? I’m off

Matthew called out

him. As Melanie’s brother, he made too much of a fuss.

on Ava’s thigh as I bathed

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I asked, “How’d you get these

my touch. Her big, teary eyes stared at

Mommy?” I prompted, and she burst into tears.

back. I called her a bad woman, but she pinched me!

me not to tell

outraged and yelled,

I picked up my sobbing daughter to show

me you don’t know about these! Does your sister even have a heart?! Forget your lies. How can you

your child to lie

from

angry. I didn’t want to tell you because I knew it’d

roared, is it something I shouldn’t be upset about?! Is your sister more important than your daughter?

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