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?”

“Chlo says it’s your ‘suffering‘ day, and you still want to cook at home? You’re indeed a good wife who likes staying at home. Getting you to relax is

hard enough. I’ll reserve a table and invite Ivanna, Ryan, and a new friend

blinked her innocent eyes. She

restaurant?”

to go?” I looked at my beautiful daughter and was touched.

cheek and said, “My baby loves going to the

jumped a couple of times. Then she

Daddy.

stopped herself from saying more, and my heart skipped a beat. I knew she

would be there.

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eat.” I hugged her and spoke earnestly. I didn’t want to

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

Mommy. Bad Daddy!

said thoughtfully, “I

saw such a thing. Still, I couldn’t tell Ava he wasn’t bad or encourage hatred to grow in her heart. Hatred was dangerous

one’s heart.