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.

rushed to the cafe, but my phone rang as I entered. I received a call from the kindergarten teacher, saying that Ava had fallen off the slide and got sent to the hospital. The news terrified me, and I

I called Matthew to inform him about Ava’s accident.

her forehead. The doctor told us she had a minor concussion as she vomited

as she stared at Matthew

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 feet tall.

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

never seen me so hysterical. Even Ava

comforted me while the dean guiltily handled the hospital administration procedures and arranged a hospital room for Ava. After the doctor had settled everything, Ivanna called me and asked where I

what had happened. Regardless, I still told her that Ava had fallen and was

was also in the ward. The two looked calm, though I could see a subtle exchange of glances between them. Matthew even

ignorance. Then I asked Ivanna, “You’re done with