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.

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!

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

Melanie got herself caught in the middle, unwittingly making the

more complicated.

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

couldn’t find any clues. I

my chest. The father- daughter duo played outside happily while my heart tore apart inside the bedroom.

myself for the worst.

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

+15 BONUS

I could become actors since we paraded

happy family.

as we were about to leave.

asked, “Where are you

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

didn’t hesitate and walked to the front

on my nerves, and I wondered

place to freeload.

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

I hated how

Melanie

for the incident at Galar

along so

Why didn’t they ask or care about what their

dinner. Since the place was crowded, he

car while he looked

Ava’s excited chattering filled

so noisy? Why are you talking so much just because

are eating out?!”