Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 168 Happy Birthday

I smirked, knowing dealing with Melanie was a piece of cake. However, I decided to keep a low profile after signing the contract as it would make anyone envious. It wouldn’t be wise to stir the pot at this

sensitive time.

As for using Melanie, I would have to wait for the right moment.

Although Tuesday was my birthday, I might have forgotten it if my mother hadn’t prepared a special breakfast. Ava woke up early and sang a birthday song with her childlike voice. Her voice was so heartwarming that I felt an indescribable mix of emotions.

Matthew was supposed to be away on a business trip on this day last year. However, he returned in the evening with a necklace, a complete set of makeup items, and his wishes. We even went to Al Dente, a well–known restaurant, for dinner with the whole family.

Looking back now, I wondered if he had been on a business trip or if he had been spending time with

Melanie.

I chuckled bitterly, feeling a lump in my throat. I lowered my head and bit into a waffle, saying, “Mom, I know it’s my birthday today, but you’ve sacrificed so much to raise me. Let’s go out for dinner later.”

My father chuckled and raised his hand in agreement. But my mother hesitated, asking, “Why don’t we

cook at home?”

my mother, saying, “Chlo says it’s your ‘suffering‘ day, and you still want to cook at home? You’re indeed a

today. You’ve worked hard enough. I’ll reserve a table and invite Ivanna, Ryan, and a new friend to join us. Let’s have a good time

her innocent eyes. She asked

restaurant?”

at my beautiful daughter and was

“My baby loves going

to the restaurant!” Ava clapped and jumped a couple

Daddy.

skipped a beat. I knew she wanted to ask if her dad

would be there.

+15 BONUS

on, I’ll take you to restaurants. You can order whatever you want to eat.” I hugged her and spoke earnestly. I didn’t want to fabricate lies and deceive her like divorcees who made their children wait indefinitely.

were times I couldn’t shield Ava from these things, and she had to learn to face

and not Mommy. Bad Daddy! I don’t want to eat

looked at me and said thoughtfully, “I saw

Still, I couldn’t tell Ava he wasn’t bad or

one’s heart.