Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 9 Misfortunes Come in Threes

I smiled bitterly, replied, “Okay,” and then hung up. Ivanna had become a conniving woman in my eyes. She had pretended to be sincere in advising me to reflect on my values, but now she mocked me in front of my husband.

I finally realized how unpredictable people could be. No wonder she tried to probe me by claiming to have seen Matthew. It became evident that it was because of her guilty conscience.

Matthew had said it had been long since he saw Ivanna. I felt heartbroken that he had deceived me like that. I invested myself in Ivanna and Matthew in this unfamiliar city, and they betrayed me. I didn’t know who to trust anymore.

I kept staring at the window before calling Matthew. As I suspected, his response matched Ivanna’s.

kindergarten teacher, saying that Ava had fallen off

Matthew to inform him about Ava’s accident.

on her forehead. The doctor told us she

responsible for Ava was frightened and tearful as she stared

he maintained his composure and asked the dean about Ava’s injuries. The dean

I heard horrified me because I knew the slide was at least five feet tall.

with our children, yet this is what happens?!” I couldn’t stand their incompetence and yelled

shocked Matthew, as he had never seen me so hysterical. Even Ava was scared and shivered as

hospital administration procedures and arranged a hospital room for Ava. After the doctor had settled

figured she knew about what had happened. Regardless, I still told her that Ava had fallen and

could see a subtle exchange of glances between them. Matthew even

myself from reacting and feigned ignorance. Then I asked Ivanna, “You’re done with your meeting