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 kindergarten teacher, saying that Ava

to inform him about Ava’s accident.

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

and tearful as she stared at Matthew

Ava’s injuries. The dean said

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

children at your school?! As parents, we trust you with our children,

seen me so hysterical. Even Ava was scared

and arranged a hospital room for Ava. After the doctor had settled

she knew about what had happened. Regardless, I still told her that Ava had fallen and was hospitalized. Soon after, Ivanna rushed into the hospital and worriedly asked

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

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