Beyond the Divorce

Setting a Bad Example Although I was no longer fond of the Murphys, Grace hadn’t mistreated me for the past few years, I could also forgive her for giving me the cold shoulder that day because she only tried to protect her interests.

She asked me to return to their house, but I declined because that place traumatized me.

Instead, I chose to meet her at a cafe near her house.

I softened my attitude when I saw her.

After all, I couldn’t be mean to an older woman.

Grace looked worn out and conflicted when she saw me.

I understood her feelings and ordered her some hot milk, I waited for her to speak, and her lips twitched as she asked, “How’s Ava?” Immediately after, she burst into tears.

I had to admit she doted on my daughter.

“She’s okay but not as perky as before,” I spoke blandly despite myself.

I noticed her sad expression and added, “You’re welcome to visit her anytime.” My words encouraged Grace, and she held my hand, “Can you reconsider the divorce?” I wanted to pull away but refrained.

I somehow felt uneasy about displays of goodwill or physical contact from the Murphys.

After some thought, I asked, “What do you think? If you were in my shoes, could you share your husband with another woman?” She grimaced and gently let go of my hand.

“It already happened to me, and I even raised that bitch’s child.” I was shocked to hear that.

Although I had been married to Matthew for many years, I knew little about his family.

Therefore, I was curious when Henry mentioned Matthew and Melanie weren’t blood relatives.

“Yes, Henry was just like Matthew when he was young.

My husband even kept that woman in the house,” Grace said through gritted teeth. NôvelDrama.Org © 2024.

“In the house?” I didn’t understand what she meant.

“She was Henry’s distant cousin.

That shameless bitch claimed to be looking for a job in the city and wanted to stay at our house for a while.

At that time, Henry and I just got married.” Grace looked distressed.

E “You remember the old house, right? They hooked up under my nose, but I was already pregnant then.

It was scandalous to get a divorce back then.

I couldn’t leave Henry after just getting married, right?” My eyes widened in shock as Grace spoke spitefully, I agreed that Henry had set a terrible example for “I tried to put up with that bitch until Matthew was two.

At that time, she also got pregnant and threatened to tell others about it if we chased her away.

I could do nothing about it.

After all, Matthew was still young, and I couldn’t support him without a job.” Grace wiped her tears, but I didn’t sympathize with her.

I knew she didn’t do it out of love–she was just plain stupid.

“That whore then stayed in my house and…shared a bed with us.

After she gave birth to Melanie, I guess So I had to she realized Henry was an overly ambitious loser and just left one night without telling us.

take care of Melanie.

Although I was upset, I couldn’t just abandon her.” When I heard Grace’s story, I couldn’t help but think of her as a fool.

No wonder she was never close to Melanie and would constantly nag at her.

I knew Grace was upset, yet she chose to stomach everything.

“Didn’t your husband say Melanie and Matthew aren’t blood–related?” I asked.

“Melanie was always sick when she was a kid.

We only found out she wasn’t Henry’s child after a blood transfusion,” Grace said through clenched teeth.

I scoffed when I noticed the irony.

After a pause, Grace added, “I guess it’s true the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.

I just never thought Melanie would end up ruining the family.

Serves Henry right for going to jail-” Grace stopped talking and glanced at me.

It was as if she had said something she shouldn’t have.

er for him if you Then, she sighed, saying, “What Matthew did was unspeakable! However, it’ll be over for continue with the divorce.

Please bear with him for my sake.

Whatever it is, you still have Ava to consider.

I beg you…” 1 Suddenly, Grace grew agitated and threw herself at me.

I yelped as she grasped my arms.