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.

he was my everything, and I

You seem to light up whenever I mention Matthew. Can’t you prioritize yourself more?

the rest of your life. I think you’re becoming a fool. You seem completely disconnected from

smiled awkwardly and sighed. “Matthew said…”

Will you jump off a cliff

a jinx! Matthew will never sell

I will!” Ivanna sneered disdainfully. “The truth hurts sometimes, but you must have values. Your life shouldn’t revolve around being a housewife and doing chores. That’s

can you keep his interest if all you do is stay home and do chores? Let me ask you something.

babbled, and I had no time to refute.

softened her tone. “Chloe, I want to see your confident and radiant self again. You used to be a top student, my superstar! I just think it’s a shame to

I don’t know who got on

when I said that.

again today felt

Matthew knocked on the door and walked in

said, “All right, go have your dinner.” Then she lowered her voice and advised, “Consider