Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 14 The Spoiled Sister–in–law

“What’s wrong?” Matthew looked at me with concern. “Are you tired? Maybe you should take a nap. I

won’t leave. I’ll stay and play with Ava instead.”

I suppressed my emotions and nodded. “Yeah, I’m tired. You can entertain Ava while I rest.”

Afterward, I placed the plate of fruits on the coffee table and said, “Give her something to eat. There’s

more in the kitchen if those aren’t enough.”

“Sure thing. You go rest. I’ll take you both out for a meal once you’re up,” Matthew said, picking up a fork

to feed Ava.

When I went to the bedroom to lie down, I felt suffocated as tears welled in my eyes. It seemed those

two keys were an issue as Matthew rushed home just to take them back. I knew he wasn’t worried about

Ava.

Most knew a person’s conscience would be thrown out the window once they cheated. Also, I suspected

those keys might have belonged to another woman’s house, so I instinctively thought of Ivanna.

She had been doing well these past two years and no longer had to share a place with others. She even

rented a spacious apartment for herself but never mentioned where or invited me over. The setup

seemed convenient for bringing men home, I thought.

it, the angrier it made me. People were hard to read, and I felt incredibly deceived and disgusted–no wonder she

provocation!

fake Mrs. Murphy, she certainly wasn’t innocent.

foolish Melanie got herself

more complicated.

a good sign because they hid a shared secret together. Soon, I reflected on how Matthew had been on guard against me

any clues. I wondered when Matthew became

heavy weight on my chest. The father- daughter duo played outside happily while my heart tore apart inside

for

out to eat that evening, and I didn’t object. Ava held my and Matthew’s hands as we walked to the car, forming a heartwarming sight for

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self–mockingly thought Matthew and I could become actors since we paraded around

happy family.

about to leave. When she saw us getting ready,

and asked, “Where are you going?”

to a restaurant to eat!”

didn’t hesitate and walked to the front passenger

on my nerves, and I wondered when she started coming

place to freeload.

he started the car and drove off

attitude in silence. I hated how he always

what Melanie did.

didn’t blame her for the incident at Galar

along so

I had enough with my in–laws. Why didn’t they ask or care about what their daughter did?

dinner. Since the place was crowded, he

while he

so Ava’s excited chattering filled the air.

“Why are you so

eating