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

he seemed unusually energetic, chatting

responded with a few

barely ate during

afternoon’s gallstone pain

near Melanie ruined

me feel

been busy serving me while Melanie’s piercing gaze

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?”

eyes narrowed as she

the plate of food Matthew had served me

“Nothing.

didn’t touch the

You can have it.

certain dish

taste is too heavy.” Then

better attend

issues and am

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

leftovers but was more than willing to

she said she wouldn’t eat

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