Chapter 327
Beyond the Divorce
An Uninvited Guest Everyone turned to the entrance when they heard the slightly mocking voice. To my surprise, I saw the uninvited Lauren walking in. I instinctively faceâpalmed in amazement.
Laurenâs presence shocked everyone. She had exposed Matthewâs affair at our wedding anniversary a few months ago. The supposedly upright Matthew even went to court for our divorce.
Laurenâs actions caused Matthew and I to divorce. His notoriety skyrocketed immediately after.
Although Lauren was once his mistress, she had exposed him for his affair with Melanie.
Today, she again appeared at Matthewâs sonâs full moon banquet. I knew she wasnât here to enjoy the food, either. Her appearance always held some significance, and it seemed Matthew would pay the price today.
I was even more surprised because we agreed she was not supposed to come. I wondered why she came anyway. I covered my eyes, realizing that another exciting show was about to begin. Still, I didnât know what she would do this time.
As I looked around, I noticed a middleâaged woman accompanying Lauren. Judging from the formerâs age, attire, and demeanor, I knew she was not Laurenâs friend. Instead, the middleâaged woman appeared somewhat raunchy..
She followed Lauren with a nervous smile. Anyone could tell the woman had applied significant foundation to her face. Her eyes were sharp and greedy as she scanned her surroundings. She appeared amazed by the luxurious setting before her.
For some reason, I felt like I had met her somewhere. Still, I didnât know where Lauren had found this woman.
Suddenly, Grace exclaimed, âYou bitch! Matthew, get herâ¦..get her out of here!â
Everyone was shocked as their eyes darted around, trying to figure out who Grace was cursing. It seemed she was referring to the woman beside Lauren.
Lauren chuckled at the chaos. Then, she turned to the woman and softly prompted her to scan our side of the room.
Soon after, she stepped past Lauren and pointed at our group, asking Lauren, âWhich one? Is it her or her?â
The womanâs finger ultimately settled on Melanie.
uren grinned, gave the woman a thumbs up, and raised a brow After receiving approval from Lauren, the woman approached Melanie and wailed, âOh, my dear daughter and grandson! I finally found you! Quick, let me see my grandson.
Matthew was dumbfounded. He stared at Lauren, who was standing at the door, smiling.
He had probably guessed Lauren was up to no good. However, he didnât know what she would do.
When the woman ran toward Melanie, Grace went berserk. She screamed at Matthew to throw the woman out.
At that moment, Stella pulled Liora aside and looked at the woman frustratedly.
The woman grabbed Melanie and scrutinized her from head to toe. âOh, Iâve missed you so much, my dear daughter. You made it so hard for me to find you.â