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.

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

called Matthew to inform

room with a scrape on her forehead. The doctor told us she had a minor

was frightened and tearful as she stared at Matthew guiltily.

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

the slide

you with our children, yet this is what happens?!” I couldn’t stand

hysterical.

room for Ava. After the

still told her that Ava had fallen and was hospitalized. Soon after, Ivanna rushed into the hospital and worriedly asked about Ava.

calm, though I could see a subtle exchange of

restrained myself from reacting and feigned ignorance. Then I