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.”

pitiful look. Her eyes reddened, and her lips quivered as

wronged

whole room fell into silence. Some had already left their seats and

look. I was sure

was

had been coached. She had transformed into a fragile little woman–a

she deliberately changed her character to play the Innocent, I couldn’t disappoint those eager for drama. I was

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

dabbed her eyes. “Chlo, I hope you can forgive me. It’s all

shouldn’t have made you angry!”

at Melanie, their eyes

I said kindly, “Please,

happy occasion. There are

attitude, She glanced at Stella and Liora

asked, “Chlo, you really

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 the kindergarten and wanted to treat

I kept my composure. I had to

pushed met down. Fortunately, I got to the hospital quickly. Despite being born