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.

to read, and I felt incredibly deceived and disgusted–no wonder she had questioned Matthew’s loyalty to me. It

provocation!

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

foolish Melanie got herself caught in the middle, unwittingly making

more complicated.

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

find any clues. I wondered when Matthew became so wary

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

myself for the worst.

and I didn’t object. Ava held my and Matthew’s hands as we

+15 BONUS

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

happy family.

as we were about to leave.

“Where

eat!” Ava shouted before Matthew could

to the front

my nerves, and

place to freeload.

he started the car and drove off when everyone

attitude in silence. I hated how

what Melanie

her for the incident

so confidently.

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

Since the place was crowded, he told us

car while he looked for a

so Ava’s excited chattering filled the

so noisy? Why are you talking so much

are eating