Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 271 Meeting My Daughter on Her Birthday

When he spotted me, he got excited as if he had just won the lottery.

“Chloe, what a coincidence! You’re here early, too? We were planning to go together. I wanted to see our

daughter as soon as possible!” He stepped out of his car and briskly walked toward me

I put some distance between us. I wasn’t keen on our daughter going out to dinner with him.

Firstly, I didn’t trust him at all. It also felt like a stab in the heart.

I quickly dialed my mother’s number, fearing she might run into Matthew. I didn’t want her to feel upset.

Only then did I welcome our daughter out. Upon seeing Matthew, Ava hesitated for a moment.

She instinctively looked up at me, and I understood her feelings. This child had learned to read the room.

Matthew, on the other hand, seemed natural. “Hey there, princess! Did you miss Daddy? Let me have a

look!”

Ava didn’t move, keeping her gaze on me.

*Say something, honey. Your dad wants you to join him for dinner. He was busy yesterday, so today, he’s making it up to you for your birthday. Will you go?” I looked at her, conveying Matthew’s intention.

“Will you come too?” Ava glanced at me, asking cautiously.

That question was quite challenging for me. Honestly, I didn’t want to go. I had very little tolerance for

Matthew.

“Of course, your mom will come! Come on, let me hug you!” Matthew crouched down, opening his arms

to Ava.

moment, but I gently nudged

by my support, Ava finally flung herself into Matthew’s arms.

up and kissed her little face. She instantly burst into a joyful smile. She

Matthew’s neck,

how I felt, he was

much! I was busy so I couldn’t visit you. Are you mad at

cooed, trying to soothe the little one

now. After all, children needed

am. The building materials market needs a capable manager. If you decide to come, I’ll entrust it to you. If your year–end performance is acceptable, I can even give your shares. We can discuss your salary, but I’ll offer you the standard in Foswood.”

an olive branch

beamed with gratitude as she nodded. “I’ll consider it when

decide.”

be waiting for the good news!”

saying goodbye to Eleanor. Instead, I went to pick up Ava. Sitting in the car, I couldn’t help but feel Eleanor would be a perfect fit.

assist

Construction. Since I had yet to

Eleanor’s decision since she had emotional

So, I exited the car and stretched before walking toward the kindergarten. Unexpectedly, Matthew’s car stopped beside

Daughter on Her Birthday

spotted me, he got excited as

You’re here early, too? We were planning to go together. I wanted to see our daughter as soon as possible!” He stepped out of his car and briskly walked

us. I wasn’t keen on our

didn’t trust him at all. It also felt like a

run into

welcome our daughter out. Upon seeing Matthew, Ava

instinctively looked up at me, and I understood her

“Hey there, princess! Did

look!”

keeping her gaze

was busy yesterday, so today, he’s making it up

too?” Ava glanced at me,