Beyond the Divorce

When I got to Ardora Construction, I took a moment to compose myself, neatly arranging the documents on Grace.

With everything in hand, I stepped out of the car and walked straight in.

This was my second time here.

The first was to request my daughter's school transfer, which caused quite a commotion throughout the building.

Who knew what awaited me this time? Whenever I showed up, things were bound to get lively.

Whenever I met Melanie, I was in for another fierce battle.

I couldn't imagine what family situation had pushed Grace to develop liver cancer.It must have been quite a mess.

Melanie and Abby were not the type to back down easily.I wondered how Matthew could allow his mother to be mistreated.

If it were my mother, I'd demand justice.It was truly too much.

However, it was also Grace's fault for living her whole life so passively.

Abby had ruined her life.

Would Matthew treat me this way if I were in her shoes? But then again, I couldn't bring myself to do what she did.As expected, many people stared at me in astonishment.

The bustling office had fallen eerily silent.

I ignored their looks.

to get things done

I got to Matthew’s office, I asked his secretary if

who seemed new, asked, "Do

no idea who

the door several times and said, "No,

was

quickly stood by the

a moment, miss.May I have your

"Chloe Hartz!"

young secretary could check, the door

Melanie stepped out.

she saw me, she crossed her arms

who it is!

and strode into

was when I saw there

moment and looked around, feeling

since I was already there, I kept walking

spotted an astonished

his desk, quite

saw me burst in, Matthew immediately sat up

a strange, excited

"Chloe?"

time I had seen

Melanie followed in,