Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 33 Surprise, Surprise

The timing was uncanny as Johnson slowly entered. Immediately after, he exclaimed, “Where is everyone?! Where the hell did they-”

Before he could finish, he became wide–eyed and froze when he saw me sitting on the couch. I smiled and tipped my head at him. “Mr. Hyger.”

It took him a while to close his mouth, and he stammered, “M–Mrs. Murphy!”

“Are you surprised to see me?” I continued smiling at him. “Come and sit down. Don’t worry. I’ve already sent the workers away.”

“Uh… I need to call the foreman to calculate the work hours first,” Johnson excused himself and rushed out.

“Johnson, calling the foreman isn’t that urgent, is it?” I was calm, but my icy tone echoed throughout the spacious room,

Johnson halted, then turned around in panic and confusion. His lips twitched, and his face paled.

“I thought you might want to listen to what I have to say,” I observed the beads of sweat forming on Johnson’s forehead. “Do my words carry no weight to you anymore, John?”

My words dripped with sarcasm. Back then, Johnson used to rush toward me, calling out “Chlo” from a

distance.

He wiped his face. His expression was pale and heavy as he approached the couch hesitantly.

to me. Without you, the Johnson of today wouldn’t have existed!”

him

stand, Chlo. I didn’t expect you to come! Haha!” Johnson tried to hide his unease.

at him provocatively, saying, “Shouldn’t I have shown

raised an eyebrow and looked around the room, pretending to admire it, “Lovely house. It’s just

like.”

eyes narrowed slightly, and he clenched his fists. “Y–Yes, it’s good that you like it.”

“So, you need to tell me who

you talking about, Sis? Mr.

so?” I replied, pretending to be appreciative. “Matthew’s always full of surprises.

things for me.”

words left my mouth. I even blushed.

two have been quite the team.” My words

be. Oh, I mean, it’s not like

it that way.

few years.

buns and pickles by the roadside. Thinking back, it’s

from now.”

continued, “But I must admit I’m ashamed. Matthew

well, right? Hidden bonuses and all. That’s how he gains people’s

I…. Johnson wiped the sweat from