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 feared losing

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

fool. You seem completely disconnected from the outside world because

awkwardly and sighed. “Matthew

him? Your life revolves around him, and whatever he says goes. Will

you’re such a jinx! Matthew will never sell me!”

sell you, but I will!” Ivanna sneered disdainfully. “The truth hurts sometimes, but you must have

and do chores?

babbled, and I had

confident and radiant self again. You used to be a top student,

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

when I said that.

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 to imply something.

the door and walked in with

of the call and said, “All right, go have your dinner.” Then she lowered her voice and