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.

it made me. 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 blatant

provocation!

the fake Mrs. Murphy, she certainly

that foolish Melanie got herself caught in the

more complicated.

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

find any clues. I wondered when Matthew became so wary

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

myself for

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

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I could become actors since

happy family.

her bag as we were about to leave.

and asked, “Where are

restaurant to eat!” Ava shouted

and walked to the

and I

place to freeload.

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

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

Melanie

for the incident at Galar Tower either. Otherwise,

along so

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

Since the place was crowded,

the car while he looked for a parking spot. [1

out, so Ava’s excited chattering filled the

and scolded Ava, “Why are you so noisy?

eating