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

wronged

into silence. Some had already left their seats and awkwardly shuffled over,

good look. I was sure everyone had

I knew the show was finally about

She had transformed into a fragile

changed her character to play the Innocent, I couldn’t disappoint those eager for drama. I was prepared, though I didn’t know what they were scheming. If need

make things difficult for you,” I

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

have made

around us stared at

I said kindly, “Please, stop this. It’s not a good look

occasion. There are so many guests here!”

attitude, She glanced at Stella and Liora

asked, “Chlo, you really don’t blame

astonished. “I shouldn’t have insisted on taking Ava out for her birthday. I didn’t mean anything by it. Ava is still my niece,

composure. I had to be careful not to be

about picking up Ava. Then you wouldn’t have been so angry that you pushed met down. Fortunately, I got to the hospital quickly. Despite being born prematurely, the baby is fine!