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.

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

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

The doctor told us she had a minor concussion as she vomited after the fall. They also suggested keeping her

she stared at Matthew guiltily. The

Ava’s injuries. The dean said a boy had pushed Ava off the slide’s small

the slide was at

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

so hysterical. Even Ava was scared and shivered as she continued crying.

handled the hospital administration procedures and arranged a hospital room for Ava. After

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

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

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