NovelEnglishChapter 503 A Slap to His Face As I was about to turn and leave, Grace called out to me, “Chlo, c-can I come with you?” I glanced at Atlas, and a glimmer of tenderness flickered in his eyes. I | looked at Grace and asked, “Are you sure?” She nodded, determined. “Yes! I want to go with you!” “Mom!” Matthew’s own mother choosing to go with someone else felt like a slap in the face.
All the cops were left dumbfounded.
Some of them understood our dynamics, which was nothing short of astonishing.
I turned back, supporting her as she
gripped my hand. Her trembling was so intense that it was almost unnatural. I wanted to ask her again if she wanted to come with me, but the words got stuck in my throat.
In the lobby, Melanie stood there, watching Grace follow me. She stormed toward us in frustration, demanding, “Have you lost your mind? You're going with her? Grace, if you go with her today, never come back to the Murphy family!” I scoffed at Matthew.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtMatthew, of course, understood my look. He yelled at Melanie, “Shut your mouth!” “Why should I shut up? Chloe’s a two- faced, manipulative snake. She thinks she’s someone special. Does Grace still consider me her daughter-in-law?”
Melanie shouted at Matthew, her neck strained.
“Given your behavior, do you think she’d dare to go with you?” I retorted with contempt. “Are you planning to continue your abuse once she’s back?” Melanie took a sudden step forward and Atlas’s eyes shot toward her. She froze in her tracks, avoiding his gaze.
We walked away without a second thought.
As Atlas and Matthew passed each other, Atlas gave Matthew a sharp look and said, “Take care of your own woman!” Melanie’s anger was redirected toward Grace. “Grace, remember this. If you
go with her today and dare to come back, I'll—" With a sharp crack, Melanie was on the ground and clutching her face. She stared at Matthew in shock.
Grace had enough. She pointed at Melanie and said, “You’re worse than a pig! I've been raising such a heartless beast! Even if I die, I’ll come back to collect my debt from you." Then Grace grabbed my arm, and we headed out. However, the moment we passed through the police station’s gate, she collapsed.
Atlas lifted her. “Let’s go to the hospital.” “No, I want to go home with Chlo. I want to see Ava. I'm fine!” She exerted a great effort to steady herself, her
eyes pleading.
“Alright, let’s go home!” : Lunderstood her concern. She was worried about scaring the child after what had just happened.
When she saw Ava run toward her at home, she smiled, as if a weight had been lifted off her shoulders.
Grace moved into the villa at my suggestion, and she didn’t resist too much. I knew her time was limited.
My parents didn’t object to her moving in. With Grace here, life was much more peaceful. At the very least, she didn’t have to face the harassment from Melanie and Abby daily. She could chat with my mom and felt more at ease.
However, on Sundays, I would still take
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAva to the Beringer residence.
Ava had become the apple of Rose's | eye. Her cherubic face and endearing voice had won Rose’s heart.
The Beringer family hadn’t had such a young child for many years.
Archie and Ardie returned to the capital after seeing my family. Only Arnold stayed for another week. Ava adored Arnold. He took her all over the city, causing a ruckus wherever they went.
When he left, [ accompanied Ava to bid farewell. I had considered inviting Atlas, but he said, “I’m busy!” He didn’t care whether Arnold should stay or leave.
Today, I dropped Ava off at the Beringer residence. Ivanna had |
something to discuss with me, so I let Ava stay with Rose. I told her I would be back after dealing with some matters.
Rose waved me off with a smile. “Go on, go on! Attend to your duties. We have a lot to do today, just grandmother and granddaughter!” I smiled, seeing nothing but indulgence in her eyes. I was at ease. It was a good thing that Ava was always by Rose’s side.
Rose was once Foswood's most prominent socialite. She taught Ava to play the piano and paint during these brief encounters. She even brought her to high-profile private events. Ava's horizons broadened, and she returned eager to share what she had learned.
My parents were incredulous about my family’s newfound ties with the Beringers. My dad said it was | something he hadn’t dared to dream about, and yet here we were.
Even now, it still felt surreal. I left to find Ivanna, but, trouble arose again.
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