Beyond the Divorce

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.

hugged me and thanked the

back, he seemed unusually energetic, chatting

with

barely ate

the afternoon’s gallstone pain had me avoiding

Melanie ruined my

made me

been busy serving me while Melanie’s piercing

couldn’t hold back and said, “Chloe, weren’t you less fussy when you ate at home? Why is it harder to please you than Ava now?” “Well, your

as she scrutinized

plate of food Matthew had served

“Nothing.

touch

You can have it.

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

too heavy.” Then I

attend to your

issues and am a

the hospital this afternoon, and the doctor 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 plate away, muttering, I’m not picking up your leftovers.” I chuckled and purposely asked, “Really? What’s there to fear in leftover

wasn’t willing to take my leftovers but was more than willing to take

it hilarious when she said