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Chapter 94 An Uninvited Guest
I discreetly opened the door, slipping out of that private room and back into the main hall.Then I carried on as if nothing had happened, warmly greeting the guests and old clients. The long-time clients had become like family to us, supporting the entire Murphy family over the years.Everyone in the Murphy family was beaming with pride, especially Matthew. He proudly introduced our daughter to the guests, and I shook my head in disbelief.He thought that dressing Ava up like a little lady made her one. I was sure many people were watching the recent social media buzz. However, I hadn't caught a glimpse of Melanie.As Ava sat on her grandmother's lap, people were admiring her. My daughter's angelic beauty captivated everyone. Every time I saw her, my heart melted. If only she could remain this happy forever.Twenty minutes later, my phone rang, and I saw it was Atlas calling. I suddenly felt a mixture of nerves and apprehension. What was this man up to? Why insist on meeting me i
Chapter 95 In The Public Eye
I heard screams and curses from the room across the hall. Flashes from cameras flickered relentlessly. People were still squeezing in.I panicked and lifted my dress as I was swept into the room with the crowd. It was chaotic inside. Two naked bodies curled up, the woman's head buried behind the man, screaming nonstop.The man shielded the naked woman while pointing at the people taking pictures. "All of you get out!"A defiant Lauren stepped on the large blanket that should have been on the bed. Two others were at her side, standing on a pile of clothes.I stood there, dumbfounded, staring at the scene before me. The man was none other than Matthew, who was celebrating our anniversary with me. He was looking great in a sharp suit just moments ago. Now, he was exposed to everyone.The woman was none other than my sister-in-law, Melanie. She was dressed elegantly today, but she was utterly repulsive now.Lauren stood smugly with her arms crossed, directing the chaos. "Keep shootin
Chapter 96 Coincidental
My reaction caught Atlas off guard while Ivanna ran over to pick up my crying daughter. She glanced at Atlas and then pulled me away.I was still trembling and vomiting when we reached Ivanna’s place. Since I had nothing to eat before, I could only vomit bile, leaving a bitter taste in my mouth.Ava stayed beside me with widened eyes, concerned as she pleaded, “Mommy, go find Daddy!”I held and reassured her, “Be a good girl, okay? Mommy will always be by your side.”I couldn’t bear to tell her she might not have a father anymore. Once I calmed down, I called Adrian and asked him a few questions. Then, I asked Ivanna to help me with some tasks. She was the only one I could trust at that moment.She carried my bag the whole time. When I checked it, I noticed she had taken all my necessities. Afterward, I told her I wanted to go home, which startled her. “Why would you want to do that?”“I meant my home here,” I clarified.When we left Ivanna’s apartment, I was surprised to see At
Chapter 97 Begging on His Knees
Matthew had carefully prepared everything in the house, but it was a love nest. However, they never expected me to claim it one day.This place marked the beginning of my new life. I smiled bitterly and considered it a gift from Matthew, not to celebrate our anniversary but as a witness to our impending divorce.Ava was thrilled when I told her this was our new home. She ran around joyfully while I was grateful for children being unaware of the pain that often burdened adults’ hearts.As Ava drifted off to sleep that night, Matthew came over. Although he looked neat, his face was bruised from a beating. Matthew ignored Ivanna and approached me, eventually dropping to his knees. That was the second time he had resorted to begging.I looked at him with disdain and exhaustion, saying, “If you intend to repeat your plea, stop. You can leave now.”“Honey, please don’t say that. Where can I go? I want to be where you are—you’re my home,” Matthew pleaded like a misbehaved child. However,
Chapter 98 Made the Headlines
Everything happened just as I had anticipated. Matthew’s scandal dominated the headlines of every major news outlet. I couldn’t help but admire the clever headlines the publishers created.Sure enough, I couldn’t escape this disaster either. After all, I was also the main character on our wedding anniversary. Although I was the victim, the humiliation was unbearable.The online posts were full of images and truths. One showed us gracefully welcoming our guests in our finest attire, while the other exposed our vulnerabilities. The news had tarnished the Murphys’ reputation.Fortunately, I had moved to Amethyst Apartments. I knew the reporters were searching for me and Matthew.Matthew wanted to say something, but a phone call from his father interrupted him, asking him to return home. Only Ivanna accompanied me when he left.That night, I discovered Lauren was no pushover. After losing her reputation once before, she went all out this time. Lauren vividly described Matthew and his
Chapter 99 Meeting a Love Rival
I was anxious before asking Lauren to meet. However, I was surprised when she readily agreed to meet me. She was already waiting for me when I arrived at our agreed meeting place.The impression she left on me shattered my previous perception of her. She was astute but also forthright and bold. Lauren initiated the conversation, “I didn’t expect you to want to meet me. Regardless of your intentions, I feel I should apologize.”I smiled and responded, “Saying it's okay would seem insincere, and blaming you would be overly dramatic. Your straightforward approach shocked me.”She showed slight helplessness and guilt in her expression. “Thank you for saying that.”Then, she glanced at me awkwardly and said, “I won’t make excuses for myself. I had a soft spot for Matthew, and I won’t deny he’s dashing. So, ultimately, I couldn’t resist that temptation. Still, I never expected him to be such an asshole. He could never take responsibility for his mistakes.”It was my first time hearing a
Chapter 100 All Against One
Melanie’s resilience impressed me, and I thought she was pretty shameless to say such a thing. After all, she was in a humiliating position herself.“Go ahead. I’m sure you never lack good news since you’re so shameless,” I retorted and met Melanie’s gaze.Unexpectedly, Henry spoke, “Stop being stubborn. You’re equally responsible in this situation. Don’t think everyone owes you something!”I stared at him and didn’t know how to respond. Soon after, Matthew entered and saw me holding Ava. He observed everyone’s expressions, then told me, “Let’s go home.”“Matt, why are you in a hurry to leave? I didn’t tell Chloe the good news yet,” Melanie sneered at him, “Do you even want to go home with her now? My child needs a father, too.”My mind went blank, and my head throbbed. I swayed, and Matthew came to support me. “Honey…”I looked at him. "Her child?"Matthew couldn’t bear to look into my eyes, and I realized Melanie’s claim was true. I couldn’t control my emotions as I asked, “Th
Chapter 101 Misfortune Strikes
I felt a burning pain in my face as warm blood trickled down the corner of my mouth.Ava wailed loudly as she hugged my legs. I looked icily at Matthew as I straightened myself up. “You’ve finally shown your true colors, haven’t you?” Matthew looked flustered for a moment, but Melanie strolled over. “Chloe, return what’s mine, or you’ll be sorry!”“Not in a million years!” I said firmly, “I’ve been kind enough to your family, alright? Matthew, I’ll never forget that you hit me!”Just as I bent over to hold Ava up, Melanie pulled my hair, causing me to lurch. Ava let go of my legs and tried to push Melanie away. “Bad Auntie! Bad Auntie…”Melanie and I wrestled while Matthew shouted angrily, “Cut it out!” He grabbed my arm, and Melanie slapped me twice, stunning me. I was enraged. Yanking my arm off Matthew’s hand, I hit Melanie back.Henry got up and marched over as Ava continued hitting Melanie. He yanked Ava off the woman. I tried to snatch her back, but it was too late.