Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 111 The Appointment Before Grace could reply, Melanie sat on the sofa’s armrest and put an arm around her.

“My dad is visiting his younger brother, so we decided to stay with you.” What? Did she just say that they were also moving in? Melanie gave me a smug look.

“You see, we don’t get to spend much time with Chloe.” I restrained my rage and acted aloof.

“Gee, that’s so thoughtful of you.” My dad stared at my face silently.

My mother seemed to sense that the mood was off.

She tried to lighten it up, saying, “Mel, you’re looking prettier by the day.

Are you seeing anyone?” Melanie announced shamelessly, “Yes, and we’re finally getting married after many years.” I wanted to rip her tongue out.

“That’s wonderful news! Don’t forget to invite us to your wedding.” My mom smiled warmly.

“You’ll be the first on my list! Melanie looked at me as she chuckled tauntingly.

Gritting my teeth, I silently swore at the bitch.

married sooner if my boyfriend’s ex–wife hadn’t been such a

we were

him and

swindled all

My mom looked uneasy.

give me a hand,” Matthew said, as he emerged from

head and

Matt.” I knew Matthew was trying to defuse

up with Mel the way Grace had tolerated Henry’s affairs? What a messed–up family! My phone rang, and I quickly

Atlas was calling me.

toward the kitchen and slipped

at home.” Why was he calling when he was supposed to be in Astronia? Before I could ask him where he was, he said, “Meet me at our usual

got 20 minutes!” I gripped my phone,

to teleport there? Then I realized that Atlas must have returned to

My

to ask if I needed her car since getting

had

got her to send her car over