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

got to Matthew’s office, I asked

who seemed new, asked, "Do you have an

had no idea who

times and said, "No,

he was in by the

stood

wait a moment, miss.May I have

"Chloe Hartz!"

could

Melanie stepped out.

saw me, she crossed her arms and blocked the

who it is! I

and strode into

I saw there were several

moment and looked

I was already there, I

the crowd, I spotted an

was slouched behind his desk, quite fitting

me burst in,

a strange, excited glint in his

"Chloe?"

the first time I had seen him since the

after, Melanie followed