Chapter 52 The Murphy Family Dinner I exited the car without waiting for him, holding Ava’s hand as we headed inside.

Meanwhile, Matthew followed us with a smile.

Usually, he would have let me go in alone, especially in times like these.

I knew he wanted to see if I was lying.

I glanced at the shoes on display when we entered the shop.

Matthew was watching me closely, waiting for me to embarrass myself.

Surprisingly, the sales associate recognized me, saying, “Mrs.

Hartz, are you here to pick up the shoes?” I smiled.

“Yes.” “All right, let me get them for you!” She hurried into the storeroom and soon handed me a shoebox.

“Size 8, brown!” I took the box, opened it to look inside, and handed it to Matthew.

I thanked the sales associate as well.

Matthew blinked in slight surprise as he took the box.

and

way back, he

responded with a few

barely ate during the

the afternoon’s gallstone pain had me avoiding

near Melanie ruined my

with this family made me feel nauseated like never

while Melanie’s piercing gaze dug into me with

when you ate at home? Why is it harder to please you than Ava now?” “Well, your brother always

eyes narrowed as she scrutinized

you…mean?” I pushed the plate of food Matthew

“Nothing.

touch the

You can have it.

brother likes a certain dish doesn’t mean I have to like

too heavy.”

attend to your

gallbladder issues and

warned me about my diet.” I noticed Matthew frowning, and he stopped his utensils midway to look at me ambiguously Melanie glanced at Matthew and pushed the

my leftovers but was

she said she wouldn’t eat my

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