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.”

Melanie adopted a pitiful look. Her eyes reddened, and her lips quivered

wronged

into silence. Some had already left

I was

was finally about to begin.

been coached. She had transformed into

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

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

can forgive me. It’s all my fault. I had a

I shouldn’t have made you angry!”

around us stared at Melanie,

today!” I said kindly, “Please, stop

such a happy occasion. There are so many

by my attitude, She glanced at Stella and Liora

asked, “Chlo, you really

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

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

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 happened makes me