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.”

and her lips quivered as if she

wronged

silence. Some had already

a good look. I was sure everyone had heard her

the show was

coached. She had transformed into a

play the Innocent, I couldn’t disappoint those eager for drama. I was prepared, though

I’d never make things difficult for you,” I

forgive me.

shouldn’t have made you angry!”

around us stared at

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

occasion. There are so

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

asked, “Chlo, you

taking Ava out for her birthday. I didn’t mean anything by it. Ava is still my niece, and Matthew adores his daughter. So, I went to

I was furious, I kept my composure. I had to be careful

you pushed met down. Fortunately, I got to the hospital quickly. Despite being born prematurely, the baby is