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.

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

provocation!

Mrs. Murphy, she certainly wasn’t

me. In addition, that foolish Melanie got herself caught in

more complicated.

knew it wasn’t a good sign because they hid a shared secret together. Soon, I reflected on how Matthew had been on guard against me for a while

no wonder I couldn’t find any clues. I wondered when Matthew became so wary

in mind, I clenched my pillow and felt a heavy weight on my chest. The father- daughter duo played outside happily while

myself for the

and I didn’t object. Ava held my and Matthew’s hands as we walked to the car, forming

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thought Matthew and I could become

happy family.

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

asked, “Where

us to a restaurant to eat!”

hesitate and walked to

nerves, and I wondered when

place to freeload.

much. Instead, he started the car and drove off when everyone got in. I

attitude in silence. I hated how he always

Melanie

he probably didn’t blame her for the incident at Galar

along so confidently.

my in–laws. Why didn’t they ask or care about what their daughter

dinner. Since the place was crowded,

while he looked for a parking

ate out, so Ava’s excited chattering filled

so

are eating