Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 52

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.

me and thanked the

way back, he seemed unusually energetic,

responded with a

ate during

gallstone pain

near Melanie ruined my

with this family made me feel nauseated

me while Melanie’s

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,

narrowed as she scrutinized

plate of food Matthew had

“Nothing.

touch the

You can have it.

because your brother likes a certain dish

too heavy.” Then I looked at

better attend to your

gallbladder issues and

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

my leftovers but was more

it hilarious when she said she wouldn’t eat my

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