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.

and thanked the

way back, he

with a

ate

the afternoon’s gallstone pain had me

near Melanie ruined my

this family made me

while Melanie’s piercing

finally 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 brother always caters to you, right?” I smiled at

narrowed as she scrutinized

I pushed the plate of

“Nothing.

didn’t touch the

You can have it.

certain dish doesn’t mean I have to

too heavy.” Then I

attend

having gallbladder issues and am

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 food? It’s not from a random +15 BONUS I inwardly mocked

wasn’t willing to take my leftovers but was

it hilarious when she said she wouldn’t eat

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