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–inw!”


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


    Where’s the ‘sister–inw‘ing from?”


    Carol wasn’t going to let it slide. She immediately chimed in, “Exactly! Matthew is already yours, so


    where’s the ‘sister–inw‘ing from? You have a son now, so maybe start acting like a mom. Chloe


    has


    already taken a step back for you.”


    Suddenly, Mnie 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.


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


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


    Since she deliberately changed her character to y 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.


    Mnie 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 Mnie, their eyes wide.


    I wasn’t angry! If I were, I wouldn’t havee today!” I said kindly, “Please, stop this. It’s not a good


    look


    on such a happy asion. There are so many guests here!”


    Mnie seemed genuinely surprised by my attitude, She nced at Ste and Liora before looking


    back


    Then she asked, “Chlo, you really don’t me 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 n. Though I was furious, I kept myposure. 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 thating. 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 Mnie.


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