Chapter 109

A New Method I was angry and resentful the moment I saw Matthew.

How could he stoop to doing this? He smiled and said, “Honey, I know you miss your parents, so I fetched them to our new apartment.” Нес shamelessly brought my parents in as he spoke.

My parents looked around the house, saying, “The place looks great! Your hard work has finally paid off.” As they entered, Ava exclaimed, “Grandma! Grandpa!” She wanted to run to them but saw Matthew.

After some hesitation, she threw herself into my arms.

Meanwhile, Matthew attended to my parents‘ needs and acted like a good son–in–law.

He didn’t even tell my parents what happened between us.

“Honey, I didn’t get to eat anything on the plane.

Why don’t you keep me company while I whip up something?” Matthew rolled his sleeves and headed toward the kitchen.

mother’s I gritted my teeth but didn’t dare to scold him.

After all, my dad’s condition had just stabilized, and I couldn’t afford to agitate him.

I reluctantly sat down as my mom looked me up and down, asking, “Chlo, how’d you lose so much weight?” Before I could reply, Matthew answered from the kitchen, “Supervising the house renovation took a toll on her.

It’s good that you two are here to accompany her now that the work is done.” I was livid, and so was Ivanna when she returned from work.

She pulled me upstairs and asked, “What the hell is this? Isn’t the divorce trial tomorrow? “Ivanna, he’ll do anything to get what he wants.

I can’t believe it took me this long to realize what a jerk he is.” “So, what will you do about it?” Ivanna asked, “Are you just going to let him do whatever he wants?” I looked at her helplessly, saying, “Can you call Adrian and ask for his opinion? My dad just recovered from a stroke, so I can’t risk agitating him.” Ivanna nodded.

“Okay, I’ll talk to him.” Immediately after, she went downstairs with me and chatted with my parents before leaving.

However, Matthew said, “I’ll see her off.” He followed her, and I gazed after him with clenched fists.

When we finished eating dinner, I was disgusted by Matthew’s play–acting.

After I helped my parents settle in the guest room, Ava insisted on sleeping with her grandma.

Soon after, Matthew returned to the master bedroom as if it was the most natural thing to do.

I was tense the whole time, worried my dad would see through our pretense.

That night Ivanna texted me that Adrian had applied for a postponement of the court hearing.

I switched off my phone helplessly.

No wonder Adrian warned me not to drag my feet over the divorce.

Matthew’s unexpected move disrupted all my plans.

I thought I could finalize the divorce and head to Solaris to discuss the project with Fred.

However, that was no longer an option.

I feared something would happen if I went away.