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.

the more I considered it, the angrier it made me. People were hard to read, and I felt incredibly deceived and disgusted–no wonder she had questioned Matthew’s loyalty

provocation!

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

that foolish Melanie got herself caught

more complicated.

good sign because they hid a shared secret together. Soon, I reflected

any clues. I wondered when Matthew became

father- daughter duo played outside happily while my heart tore apart inside the

for

taking us 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

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I could become actors since we

happy family.

her bag as we were about to leave. When she saw us getting ready,

asked, “Where

a restaurant to eat!” Ava shouted before Matthew could answer.

walked to the front passenger

on my nerves, and I wondered when she started coming to

place to freeload.

didn’t say much. Instead, he started the car and drove off when everyone got

while, despising Matthew’s attitude in silence. I hated how he always looked the

Melanie did.

didn’t blame her for the incident at

so

enough with my in–laws. Why didn’t they ask or care

Since the

car while he looked

out, so Ava’s excited chattering filled

impatient and scolded Ava, “Why are you so noisy? Why are you talking so much just because

eating out?!”