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.

that Ava had fallen off the slide and got sent to the hospital. The news

to inform him about Ava’s

I arrived at the Kinein Hospital almost simultaneously. We found Ava crying in the emergency room with a scrape on her forehead. The doctor told us she had a minor concussion as she vomited after

frightened and tearful as she stared at Matthew guiltily. The dean was also

seemed displeased, he maintained his composure and asked the dean about Ava’s injuries. The dean said a boy

because I knew the slide was at least five

the children at your school?! As parents, we trust you with our children, yet this is what happens?!” I couldn’t stand their incompetence

he had never seen me so hysterical. Even Ava

a hospital room for Ava. After the doctor had settled everything, Ivanna called me and asked where

figured she knew about what had happened. Regardless, I still told her that Ava had fallen and was hospitalized. Soon after, Ivanna rushed into

also in the ward. The two looked calm, though I could see

ignorance. Then I asked Ivanna, “You’re done with your meeting already?”