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

wronged

Some had already

necks to get a good look. I was sure everyone had heard her words.

was finally about to begin.

She had transformed into a fragile little woman–a

for drama. I was prepared,

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

can forgive me.

have made

stared at Melanie, their eyes wide.

I wouldn’t have come today!” I

a happy occasion. There are so many guests

seemed genuinely surprised by my attitude, She glanced

“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, and Matthew adores his daughter. So, I went to the kindergarten and wanted to treat Ava

composure. I had to be careful not to be drawn

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! The thought of what could’ve