Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 4 The Truth Hurts

I hurried back to the bedroom and answered the call to complain, “You’re something else, huh? You left me hanging!”

“Something came up at work, so I was in a rush.” Ivanna sounded tired. “I just finished settling it. That’s why I’m calling you now. Why are you complaining? Do you think my life is as easy as yours?”

I hesitated to reply but couldn’t hold back and asked her, “Um, you mentioned seeing Matthew two days ago. Where was he? What time was it?”

This question had been bugging me all day.

Ivanna paused on the other end before she answered calmly, “Honestly, I forgot the exact location. It was just a fleeting glimpse while I was driving.”

“Oh.” For some reason, her answer left me a bit disappointed. Although my heart dropped, I unclenched my fists and realized my palms were cold and sweaty. I chuckled and wondered whether or not I wanted to prove Matthew was having an affair.

everything, and I feared losing

I mention Matthew. Can’t you prioritize yourself more? Since Ava is already in kindergarten, you

becoming a fool. You seem completely disconnected from the outside world because Matthew is the only person in yours,”

and sighed. “Matthew

around him, and whatever he says goes. Will you jump off a cliff if he says so? Will you count the money for him if he sells you off?”

such a jinx! Matthew will never

but I will!” Ivanna sneered disdainfully. “The truth hurts sometimes, but you must have values. Your life shouldn’t revolve around being

cares about you. How can you keep his interest if all you do is stay home and do chores? Let me ask you something. Besides your

I had no

used to be a top student, my superstar! I just think it’s a shame to see you wasting your time, slaving

on the back after slapping me. I don’t know who got on your nerves, but you’ve decided to vent

laughed when I

before, hearing them again today felt different. I didn’t know why I felt flustered and wondered if

and walked in with a gentle

her voice and advised, “Consider what I said. Take my words to heart, and don’t get blinded by the shining things before