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.

Ava had fallen off the slide and got sent to the hospital. The news terrified me, and I quickly hailed a cab to the hospital.

to inform him

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

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

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

horrified me because I knew the slide was at least five feet

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

Matthew, as he had never seen me so hysterical.

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

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

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

restrained myself from reacting and feigned ignorance. Then I asked

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