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 I feared losing him.

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

Matthew’s accessory for the rest of your life. I think you’re becoming a fool. You seem completely disconnected from the outside world because Matthew is the only person in yours,” Ivanna mocked me.

and sighed. “Matthew

Matthew said this, Matthew said that. Was I wrong to say you’re obsessed with him? Your life revolves around him, and whatever he says goes. Will

Matthew will never

right. Your 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 child and husband, do you even know who you are anymore?”

babbled, and I had no time to

noticed my silence and 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 see you wasting your

slapping me. I don’t know who

laughed when I said that.

today felt different. I didn’t know

door and walked in with

other end of the call and said, “All right, go have your dinner.” Then she lowered her voice and advised, “Consider what I