Matthew’s scream echoed through the room. Before I could turn, a tall figure blocked my path and kneeled before me with a loud thud. “Chloe, please don’t leave! I was a fool for doing all those things.”

Matthew grabbed my hand and looked at me guiltily. “Honey, please forgive me!”

He slapped himself and added, “I-I’ll change! I won’t repeat those stupid mistakes. Let’s start over!”

Melanie rushed over and pulled his arm, saying, “Matt, what are you saying? You promised you’d divorce her once we secure ATL Empire’s project. You told me you never loved her, right? You only married her for our family’s future. Since she knows everything, there’s nothing to fear.”

I glared at Melanie and asked Matthew, “Is that what you said?”

“Don’t listen to her nonsense! I won’t leave you. We still have Ava,” Matthew desperately pleaded, “You and Ava are my family. Let’s start over!”

"Matt, what are you afraid of?" Melanie asked while looking at him. "Can you honestly say you don't want me anymor