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.

boyfriend’s ex–wife hadn’t been such

him since we were kids,

she kept seducing him

even swindled

My mom looked uneasy.

me a hand,” Matthew said, as he

her head and shot me a

I knew Matthew

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

Atlas was calling me.

kitchen and slipped outside

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

20 minutes!” I gripped my phone, taken aback by

me to teleport there? Then I realized that Atlas must

My

called Ivanna to ask if I needed her car since getting a cab outside the gated community would take

had just

her car over and hurried upstairs