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.

must admit he was my everything, and

how obsessed you are with your husband. You seem to light up whenever I mention Matthew. Can’t you prioritize

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

and

whatever he says goes. Will you jump off a cliff if he says so? Will

Matthew will never sell me!” I

beloved Matthew will never sell you, but 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 not love. That’s

home and do chores? Let me ask you something. Besides your

and I had no

and radiant self again. You used to be a top student, my superstar! I just think it’s a shame to see

back after slapping me. I don’t know who got on your

laughed when I

mind. Although she had mentioned similar things before, hearing them again today felt different. I didn’t know why I felt flustered and wondered if Ivanna was trying

and walked in with a gentle smile. “Honey, it’s

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