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.

was there to get things done

office, I asked

new, asked, "Do you have an

no idea who

knocked on the door several times and said, "No, but it’s

he was in by

secretary quickly stood by the

wait a moment, miss.May I

"Chloe Hartz!"

the young secretary could check,

Melanie stepped out.

she crossed her arms

Look who it is! I

and strode

I saw there

and

already

the crowd, I spotted an astonished

was slouched behind his desk, quite fitting

burst in, Matthew immediately

strange, excited glint in his

"Chloe?"

I

followed in, grabbing my