Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom novel Chapter 271

Chapter 271 Meeting My Daughter on Her Birthday

When he spotted me, he got excited as if he had just won the lottery.

“Chloe, what a coincidence! You’re here early, too? We were planning to go together. I wanted to see our

daughter as soon as possible!” He stepped out of his car and briskly walked toward me

I put some distance between us. I wasn’t keen on our daughter going out to dinner with him.

Firstly, I didn’t trust him at all. It also felt like a stab in the heart.

I quickly dialed my mother’s number, fearing she might run into Matthew. I didn’t want her to feel upset.

Only then did I welcome our daughter out. Upon seeing Matthew, Ava hesitated for a moment.

She instinctively looked up at me, and I understood her feelings. This child had learned to read the room.

Matthew, on the other hand, seemed natural. “Hey there, princess! Did you miss Daddy? Let me have a

look!”

Ava didn’t move, keeping her gaze on me.

*Say something, honey. Your dad wants you to join him for dinner. He was busy yesterday, so today, he’s making it up to you for your birthday. Will you go?” I looked at her, conveying Matthew’s intention.

“Will you come too?” Ava glanced at me, asking cautiously.

That question was quite challenging for me. Honestly, I didn’t want to go. I had very little tolerance for

Matthew.

“Of course, your mom will come! Come on, let me hug you!” Matthew crouched down, opening his arms

to Ava.

She hesitated for a moment, but I gently nudged her.

Perhaps encouraged by my support, Ava finally flung herself into Matthew’s arms.

He scooped her up and kissed her little face. She instantly burst into a joyful smile. She wrapped her tiny

arms around Matthew’s neck, saying, “Daddy!”

sighed inwardly. Regardless of how I felt, he was her father.

Did you miss Daddy? I missed you so much! I was busy so I couldn’t visit you. Are you mad at me?”

Matthew cooed, trying to soothe the little one with his words

Though I didn’t like it, I couldn’t argue right now. After all, children needed this kind of comfort.

I nodded solemnly. “Of course I am. The building materials market needs a capable manager. If you decide to come, I’ll entrust it to you. If your year–end performance is acceptable, I can even give your shares. We can discuss your salary, but I’ll offer you the standard in Foswood.”

I offered an olive branch without hesitation.

Eleanor beamed with gratitude as she nodded. “I’ll consider it when I get home and call you when I

decide.”

“I’ll be waiting for the good news!”

I didn’t return to the company after saying goodbye to Eleanor. Instead, I went to pick up Ava. Sitting in the car, I couldn’t help but feel Eleanor would be a perfect fit. She would have security while I can allow

Grayson to assist Ryan.

After all, we only needed to manage Tanum Corporation and Hartz Construction. Since I had yet to introduce Hartz Construction to the world, Grayson would be perfect to care for it.