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.

would’ve married sooner if my boyfriend’s ex–wife hadn’t been

him since we were kids,

seducing him and wouldn’t leave

swindled all

My mom looked uneasy.

come give me a hand,” Matthew said,

tilted her head and

I knew Matthew was trying to

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

Atlas was calling me.

kitchen and

you? “I’m at home.” Why was he calling when he was supposed to be in Astronia? Before I could ask him where he was, he said,

gripped my phone, taken aback

minutes? Did he expect me to teleport there? Then

My heart

to ask if I needed her car since getting a cab

Ivanna had just arrived

car over and hurried upstairs