The Appointment Before Grace could reply, Mnie sat on the sofa’s armrest and put an


    arm around her.


    “My dad is visiting his younger brother, so we decided to stay with you.” What? Did she just say that


    they were also moving in? Mnie gave me a smug look.


    “You see, we don’t get to spend much time with Chloe.” I restrained my rage and acted aloof.


    “Gee, that’s so thoughtful of you.” My dad stared at my face silently.


    My mother seemed to sense that the mood was off.


    She tried to lighten it up, saying, “Mel, you’re looking prettier by the day.


    Are you seeing anyone?” Mnie announced shamelessly, “Yes, and we’re finally getting married after


    many years.” I wanted to rip her tongue out.


    “That’s wonderful news! Don’t forget to invite us to your wedding.” My mom smiled warmly.


    “You’ll be the first on my list! Mnie looked at me as she chuckled tauntingly.


    Gritting my teeth, I silently swore at the bitch.


    “We would’ve married sooner if my boyfriend’s ex–wife hadn’t been such a pain,” Mnie added.


    “I’ve known him since we were kids, and we were in love.


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    But she kept seducing him and wouldn’t leave him alone.


    She even swindled all his money..


    My mom looked uneasy.


    “Mel,e give me a hand,” Matthew said, as he emerged from the kitchen.


    Mnie tilted her head and shot me a smile.


    “I’ming, Matt.” I knew Matthew was trying to defuse the situation.


    Still, what was he thinking? Did he expect me to put up with Mel the way Grace had tolerated Henry’s


    affairs? What a messed–up family! My phone rang, and I quickly nced at it.


    As was calling me.


    nced toward the kitchen and slipped outside to answer.


    As’s displeased voice asked, “Where are you? “I’m at home.” Why was he calling when he was


    supposed to be in Astronia? Before I could ask him where he was, he said, “Meet me at our usual spot.


    You’ve got 20 minutes!” I gripped my phone, taken aback by the short notice.


    20 minutes? Did he expect me to teleport there? Then I realized that As must have returned to


    Foswood.


    the wish My heart raced.


    I checked the time and called Ivanna to ask if I needed her car since getting a cab outside the gated


    community would take over 20 minutes.


    Fortunately, Ivanna had just arrived home.


    I got her to send her car over and hurried upstairs to change.


    As I headed out, Mnie said, “We’re having dinner soon.


    Where are you going? Do you have to go now?” It was clear she was insinuating something.


    Without sparing her a nce, I said, ‘Dad, Mom, I might be backte.


    Ivanna wille over and keep youpany.


    My mom looked at me, then at Grace, concerned.


    “Do you have to go now?” “Yeah, I have an appointment,” I said tly as I put on my shoes, just in time


    for Ivanna to arrive.


    I let Ivanna in and asked her to join them for dinner.


    With her around, the Murphys wouldn’t say whatever they pleased.


    When I arrived, I was five minuteste.


    As had reserved a private room on the second floor.


    Before I could sit down, he asked grimly, “What’s the meaning of this?”