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.

and 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

to inform him

the emergency room with a scrape on her forehead. The doctor told

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

injuries. The

knew the slide was at

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

outburst shocked Matthew, as he had never seen me so hysterical. Even Ava

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

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

though I could see a

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