Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 14

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.

I felt

provocation!

Murphy, she

herself caught

more complicated.

they hid a shared secret together. Soon, I reflected on how

I wondered when Matthew became so wary

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

for

didn’t object. Ava held my and Matthew’s

+15 BONUS

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

happy family.

we were about to leave. When she saw us getting ready, she looked

“Where are

us to a restaurant to eat!” Ava shouted before

didn’t hesitate and walked to the

was getting on my nerves, and

place to freeload.

Instead, he started the car and drove off when

despising Matthew’s attitude in silence. I hated how he always looked the other way, no

what Melanie did.

blame her for the incident at Galar Tower

along so confidently.

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

a well–known restaurant, for dinner. Since the

car while he looked for a

out, so Ava’s excited

you so noisy? Why are you talking

are eating out?!”

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255