A Journey from Bitterness to Truth (Matilda and Yvan) novel Chapter 573

However, amidst the excitement of those around her, Matilda merely responded with a smile.

Who could truly understand how hopeless she once felt about Yvan?

The greater the expectation, the deeper the disappointment. Once those hopes were dashed, all her feelings for him were locked away in the deepest recesses of her heart, never to be uncovered again.

Later, Matilda enjoyed a stew that Yvan's mother had prepared, and Chloe was fortunate enough to share in the treat.

Godfrey, a chef himself, couldn't stop praising it, "Mmm, this black chicken is really plump, and the broth tastes so rich. They must have put a lot of effort into this."

Chloe chuckled to Matilda, "Guess this is the special treatment reserved for the daughters-in-law of the Boyd family."

Matilda just smiled along. A daughter-in-law of the Boyd family? She was neither so lucky nor bold enough to entertain such fantasies anymore.

Later, as everyone gathered to ask about Matilda's recent situation, she simply sat quietly on the side, watching her mom beam with joy and chat with a group of close friends, her eyes filled with contentment.

This was enough for her.

To preserve the smile on her mother's face was a sacrifice worth making.

This was the agreement between him and that man.

But the merriment was short-lived. Soon, intruders burst through the door, and Matilda and the others looked up in surprise to see Rachel and Opal.

Them again.

But what were they here for this time?

"Shut up!"

Logan glared, his anger rising at the sight of Lynn trembling behind Rachel, "Why are you even here? Does she consider me part of the Boyd family? Did she think about how my mom and I felt when she slapped me?"

"You deserved that slap!"

Opal pointed at Logan, "Take one more step, and I'll slap you again! Spare the rod and spoil the child!"

Such outdated thinking!

Matilda didn't even need to speak up. Chloe instantly stood, her heels giving her an imposing stature over both Opal and Rachel seated in her wheelchair. Marching over to Logan, she grabbed his hand, "This is ridiculous, two grown women picking on a kid and feeling proud about it!"