Chapter 12 The Real and Fake Mrs. Murphy
I felt like lightning struck me when the smug receptionist addressed the person behind me as Mrs. Murphy. I felt rage bubbling inside me as I turned to see how Ivanna would react.
How dare she strut around here, flaunting and pretending to be someone she wasn’t? My gaze was cold as I turned, expecting to see Ivanna. However, to my surprise, it was Melanie.
Her outfit was vibrant and eye–catching as her blonde hair flowed down her shoulders. She wore exquisite makeup, which added a touch of allure to her otherwise unremarkable features.
Melanie approached gracefully with a composed smile. When she was about to speak, she noticed me
turning around, my anger evident. Her eyes widened in shock as she stood frozen, unable to process my unexpected appearance.
I couldn’t help but smirk. I had to admit Melanie looked more like Mrs. Murphy while I resembled a nanny. Although I was speechless, I thought attire made a vast difference in appearance, and my casual home
attire paled to her glamorous outfit.
I wondered if the “Mrs. Murphy” the receptionist referred to was Melanie. If so, Melanie had been
indulged to the point of recklessness. However, the receptionist didn’t notice my reaction and remained
focused on Melanie. 1
She looked at Melanie, frozen in surprise, and tried to appease her, “Mrs. Murphy, please-”
“Wait!” I interrupted the receptionist and locked eyes with Melanie before turning to the receptionist
again. “Which Mrs. Murphy are you referring to?”
The receptionist glanced at me with a mildly surprised smile, yet her eyes showed a hint of disdain. Soon
after, she scornfully introduced Melanie to me, “This is Mr. Matthew Murphy’s wife. He’s the president of
Tanum Corporation on the tenth floor.” 1
I couldn’t help but chuckle as it felt surprisingly satisfying. While Melanie’s attitude was infuriating, the
appearance of this supposed Mrs. Murphy finally allowed me to release my pent–up frustrations.
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