Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 449 An Unexpected Guest

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I quickly got dressed and headed downstairs. Atlas also woke up and looked at me, but I

gestured to him, saying, “Go back to

sleep.”

I wondered who could be at the door and why they pressed the doorbell so frantically

early in the morning. It made me uneasy,

and I hoped nothing bad had happened.

Unexpectedly, I saw Grace through the peephole and quickly understood what was

happening.

After some thought, I opened the door. Grace hurried in and angrily pushed me aside

when she saw me. I could do nothing

besides shaking my head in resignation.

Once inside, Grace scolded me, “You lied to me! You promised to let me see Ava, but

where is she? She’s my granddaughter

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and has the Murphys’ blood in her veins. Why won't you let me see her?!”

I gazed at her and realized she had the Murphy family trait of yelling. However, I gave her

space to vent because she was the

most pitiful member of the family but also cared dearly for Ava.

“Tell your daughter to come down, or I'll go upstairs. You're so carefree living in this

luxurious apartment, and it’s all thanks to my

son. It's unfair that you have a place like this to yourself. Why won't you let me see her?!”

I closed the door and returned to the living room to pour her some water. I said calmly,

“Have a seat. Here, drink some water

first.”

“Don't try to fool me. Where's Ava?!” She turned to head upstairs.

Immediately after, I replied, “She’s not home. She went to Celestis Island and won't be

home for a while.”

Grace froze, looking skeptical. “Celestis Island? Why is she there?”

“I don't go back on my word. Since I agreed to let you see Ava, I won't hide her from you.

Stop being a skeptic. I still want to

thank you for caring about Ava, no matter what. I won't stoop to your level. I'll call you

when she returns, and you can visit her

then.”

I was composed as I spoke. Grace impressed me by coming so far so early in the morning.

I wondered how she persuaded the

security to let her in.

“Stop trying to fucking deceive me with your pretenses. You're not a good person either—”

I could no longer stand her shamelessness and cut her off, “ Don't make a scene in my

house! You know how well I treat you! Is this how all the Murphys are? Can't you

communicate without cussing?!” Grace shook her head as if to say something, but I didn't

let her speak. “I respect you because you're Ava’s grandmother. I don’t want my daughter

to have regrets, but I'll never feel sorry for you again if you don’t behave. I'll make sure

you never see her

again.”

I wasn't trying to scare her. However, I felt conflicted because I didn't want Ava to turn out

like the Murphys.

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“Whenever you visit her, she gets upset for a week. Then, I have to spend all week

consoling her. Have you ever considered

that? How is it my fault for not letting her get close to you? It’s because you behave so

poorly.”

"—"

“What? None of the Murphys have manners. You all love cursing so much and are full of

negativity. Do you think I would let you

have more contact with Ava? I fear she might end up as uncultured as you.”

My words were harsh and unpleasant, but I had to draw a line because she mistook my

kindness for weakness.

“I sent her to Celestis Island because she’s unhappy. It has nothing to do with whether or

not you visit her. Don’t vent your pent-

up frustrations on me. I'm not your punching bag!

“I feel sorry for you because you're old and unhappy. !'ll revoke your visits if you continue

to cause a scene in my house. Don't

you remember what Ava told you when you last saw her? Do you want me to remind

you?!”

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