Beyond the Divorce 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. | wanted to see our daughter as soon as possible!” He stepped out of his car and briskly walked toward | put sdistance between us. | wasn’t keen on our daughter going out to dinner with him.

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

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

Only then did | welcour daughter out. Upon seeing Matthew, Ava hesitated for a moment.

She instinctively looked up at me, and | 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? Lethave a look!” Ava didn’t move, keeping her gaze on me.