Chapter 323

What She Did She approached gracefully, but her smile didn’t quite reach her eyes. Those serpentine eyes were fixed on face, and I could see the tension in her jaw. Such restraint must’ve been painful.

my Maintaining a calm smile, I watched them eagerly begin the performance. Myra was so nervous that she hardly dared to breathe. She nudged me several times, and Carol was gearing up for a fight. I grabbed her and gently pushed her back down.

“Oh! I was wondering who it was. It’s my sister–in–law!”

I smiled at her. “Melanie, what game are you playing? We had never called each other that before.

Where’s the ‘sister–in–law‘ coming from?”

Carol wasn’t going to let it slide. She immediately chimed in, “Exactly! Matthew is already yours, so where’s the ‘sister–in–law‘ coming from? You have a son now, so maybe start acting like a mom. Chloe has already taken a step back for you.”

Suddenly, Melanie adopted a pitiful look. Her eyes reddened, and her lips quivered as if she had been wronged The whole room fell into silence. Some had already left their seats and awkwardly shuffled over, craning their necks to get a good look. I was sure everyone had heard her words.

Ha! I knew the show was finally about to begin.

Melanie had been coached. She had transformed into a fragile little woman–a wolf in disguise!

Since she deliberately changed her character to play the Innocent, I couldn’t disappoint those eager for drama. I was prepared, though I didn’t know what they were scheming. If need be, I’d fight tooth and nail.

“How could you say that? I’d never make things difficult for you,” I said with feigned sincerity.

Melanie dabbed her eyes. “Chlo, I hope you can forgive me. It’s all my fault. I had a bad temper during pregnancy. I shouldn’t have made you angry!”

People around us stared at Melanie, their eyes wide.

I wasn’t angry! If I were, I wouldn’t have come today!” I said kindly, “Please, stop this. It’s not a good look on such a happy occasion. There are so many guests here!”

Melanie seemed genuinely surprised by my attitude, She glanced at Stella and Liora before looking back Then she asked, “Chlo, you really don’t blame me?”

She seemed almost astonished. “I shouldn’t have insisted on taking Ava out for her birthday. I didn’t mean anything by it. Ava is still my niece, and Matthew adores his daughter. So, I went to the kindergarten and wanted to treat Ava to a meal.”

Suddenly, I understood their plan. Though I was furious, I kept my composure. I had to be careful not to be drawn into their scheme.

“I should’ve asked you about picking up Ava. Then you wouldn’t have been so angry that you pushed met down. Fortunately, I got to the hospital quickly. Despite being born prematurely, the baby is fine!

The thought of what could’ve happened makes me shudder.”

The people around us were stunned. This incident was known to very few, and only a handful o present that day.

They all looked at me in disbelief.

Some said, “Oh my! No wonder the baby is premature! So, that’s what happened?”

“Yes, I’d only heard about the premature birth. I never expected this. That was so dangerous!”

“I didn’t see that coming. Chloe… isn’t as simple as she seems!”

“Haven’t you heard? Thankfully, they got to the hospital in time!”

“There must have been a reason why Matthew didn’t stay with her us were Listening to the discussions, my anger reached its peak. I clenched my fists tightly under the table and looked at Melanie.

Carol was already fuming with rage, and she stood up.