Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 106 Setting a Bad Example Although I was no longer fond of the Murphys, Grace hadn’t mistreated me for the past few years, I could also forgive her for giving me the cold shoulder that day because she only tried to protect her interests.

She asked me to return to their house, but I declined because that place traumatized me.

Instead, I chose to meet her at a cafe near her house.

I softened my attitude when I saw her.

After all, I couldn’t be mean to an older woman.

Grace looked worn out and conflicted when she saw me.

I understood her feelings and ordered her some hot milk, I waited for her to speak, and her lips twitched as she asked, “How’s Ava?” Immediately after, she burst into tears.

I had to admit she doted on my daughter.

“She’s okay but not as perky as before,” I spoke blandly despite myself.

I noticed her sad expression and added, “You’re welcome to visit her anytime.” My words encouraged Grace, and she held my hand, “Can you reconsider the divorce?” I wanted to pull away but refrained.

I somehow felt uneasy about displays of goodwill or physical contact from the Murphys.

After some thought, I asked, “What do you think? If you were in my shoes, could you share your husband with another woman?” She grimaced and gently let go of my hand.

me, and I even raised

had been married to Matthew for many years, I

Henry mentioned Matthew and

was just like Matthew when he

woman in the house,” Grace said

house?” I didn’t understand what

Henry’s

claimed to be looking for a job in the city and wanted to stay at our house for a

time, Henry and I just got

old house, right? They hooked up

get a divorce

agreed that Henry had set a terrible example for “I tried to put up with that bitch

and threatened to tell others

do

Matthew was still young, and I couldn’t support him without a

she didn’t do it out of love–she was

stayed in my house and…shared a

guess So I had to she realized Henry was an overly ambitious loser and just left one night

take care of Melanie.

just abandon her.” When I heard Grace’s story, I couldn’t help but think of her as

she was never close to Melanie