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.

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

provocation!

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

me. In addition, that foolish Melanie got herself caught in

more complicated.

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

was no wonder I couldn’t find any clues. I wondered when Matthew became so wary of me.

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

for the

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

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

happy family.

appeared with her bag as we were about to leave. When she saw us

“Where

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

didn’t hesitate and walked to the front passenger

my nerves, and

place to freeload.

he started the car and drove off

despising Matthew’s attitude in silence. I hated

what Melanie

incident at

so

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

Aviary, a well–known restaurant, for dinner. Since

the car while he looked for a parking

out, so Ava’s excited chattering filled the air.

you so noisy? Why are you talking

are eating