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.

the cafe, but my phone rang as I entered. I received a call from the kindergarten teacher, saying that Ava

way, I called Matthew to inform him

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 the fall. They

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

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

the slide was at least

with our children, yet this is what happens?!” I

he had never seen me so hysterical. Even Ava was

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

that Ava had fallen and was hospitalized. Soon after, Ivanna rushed into the hospital

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

and feigned ignorance. Then I asked Ivanna, “You’re