Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 323 What She Did

She approached gracefully, but her smile didn’t quite reach her eyes. Those serpentine eyes were fixed on

face, and I could see the tension in her jaw. Such restraint must’ve been painful.

my

Maintaining a calm smile, I watched them eagerly begin the performance. Myra was so nervous that she hardly dared to breathe. She nudged me several times, and Carol was gearing up for a fight. I grabbed her and gently pushed her back down.

“Oh! I was wondering who it was. It’s my sister–in–law!”

I smiled at her. “Melanie, what game are you playing? We had never called each other that before.

Where’s the ‘sister–in–law‘ coming from?”

Carol wasn’t going to let it slide. She immediately chimed in, “Exactly! Matthew is already yours, so where’s the ‘sister–in–law‘ coming from? You have a son now, so maybe start acting like a mom. Chloe has

already taken a step back for you.”

look. Her eyes reddened, and her lips quivered as if she

wronged

had already left their seats and awkwardly shuffled over,

get a good look. I was sure

I knew the show was finally about to begin.

She had transformed into a fragile little woman–a wolf

I couldn’t disappoint those eager for drama. I was prepared, though I didn’t know what they were scheming. If need be, I’d fight tooth and

say that? I’d never make things difficult for you,” I said with feigned

“Chlo, I hope you can forgive me. It’s all my fault. I had a bad temper during

shouldn’t have made you

around us stared at

wouldn’t have come today!” I said kindly, “Please,

such a happy occasion. There are so many guests here!”

seemed genuinely surprised by my attitude, She glanced at Stella and Liora before

“Chlo, you really

mean anything by it. Ava is still my niece, and Matthew adores his

kept my composure. I had

met down. Fortunately, I got to the hospital quickly. Despite being born prematurely, the baby is fine! The thought of what could’ve happened makes me