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 made me. People were hard to read, and I felt incredibly

provocation!

fake Mrs. Murphy, she certainly wasn’t innocent. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have lied

that foolish Melanie got herself caught in the middle, unwittingly making the situation

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

find any clues. I wondered when

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

myself for the

object. Ava held my and Matthew’s hands as we walked to the car, forming a heartwarming sight for the

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thought Matthew and I could become

happy family.

we were about to leave. When she saw us

asked, “Where are you

us to a restaurant to eat!” Ava shouted before

to the

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

place to freeload.

say much. Instead, he started the car and

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

what Melanie

her for the incident at Galar Tower either. Otherwise, she wouldn’t

so

Why didn’t they ask or care about

dinner. Since the place was crowded, he told us to

car while he looked for a parking spot.

so Ava’s excited chattering filled

and scolded Ava, “Why are you so noisy? Why

eating out?!”