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.

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

provocation!

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

addition, that foolish Melanie got herself caught in the

more complicated.

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

I couldn’t find any clues. I wondered when Matthew became so

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

for

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

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self–mockingly thought Matthew and I could become actors

happy family.

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

asked, “Where are you

restaurant to eat!” Ava shouted before

walked to the front

was getting on my nerves, and I

place to freeload.

and drove off when everyone got in. I hadn’t

attitude in silence. I hated how he always looked

what Melanie did.

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

along so confidently.

didn’t they ask or care about what their daughter

chose Aviary, a well–known restaurant, for dinner. Since the place was crowded, he told

car while he looked for a parking spot. [1

ate out, so Ava’s excited chattering filled the

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

are eating