Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 3 Anxiety

“Two days ago? Where?” I asked, feeling a little anxious.

Ivanna noticed my reaction and retorted, “What’s with that look?”

“Where did you see him?” I couldn’t care less about bantering with her and continued pressing for answers.

However, Ivanna’s phone started ringing. She glanced at the screen and hushed me before leaning into her chair and answering the call. After a few sentences, she straightened up, glanced at me, and said, “What?! I’ll be right there!”

Immediately after, she closed her laptop and stuffed it into her bag. “I have to go. Let’s meet up again another time!”

“Wait… You…” I had more questions, but she ignored me and left.

She said she saw Matthew two days ago, but he was supposed to be on his business trip in Canta then. Where did she see him? Was she at Canta for a trip as well?

I shrunk back into the seat silently. I was helpless, but a strange sense of fear filled my heart. The TikTok video kept playing in my mind, but I wasn’t sure if it was Matthew.

he not go to Canta at all?

in turmoil. Despite the warm sunlight shining on me, I couldn’t

to pick Ava up. Fortunately, Matthew returned early today. Seeing that I had forgotten

up and started cooking. Before Matthew returned with our daughter, Melanie walked in unexpectedly. She had

me in the kitchen, she put down her bag and

was washing the vegetables as I replied, “He went to pick Ava

Melanie’s tone carried a hint of reproach. She always acted pampered and arrogant, as if

accustomed to her behavior over the years. After all, she was Matthew’s sister, and I

I want some

in there. Your brother probably bought

the doorway. “Mommy, I’m back! Why did you forget to

her nose with my wet hands. “I was busy. I promise I

daughter’s little backpack and looked at us dotingly. Meanwhile, Melanie approached the

he entered the kitchen and wrapped his arms around me. The next second, he removed my apron and put it on himself. “I got this,

stared at her brother and sarcastically remarked, “My brother is such a good husband. I want to find someone

stop causing trouble. Just