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.

People were hard to read, and I felt incredibly deceived and disgusted–no wonder she

provocation!

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

addition, that foolish Melanie got herself caught in the middle,

more complicated.

good sign because they hid a shared secret together. Soon, I reflected

find any clues. I wondered

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

for the worst.

Ava held my and Matthew’s hands as we walked to the car, forming a heartwarming sight for the

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could become actors since

happy family.

as we were about to leave. When

asked, “Where

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

to the

on my nerves, and I wondered when

place to freeload.

car and drove off when everyone got in.

despising Matthew’s attitude in silence. I hated how he always looked the other way,

Melanie did.

blame her for the incident at

so

they ask or care about

chose Aviary, a well–known restaurant, for dinner. Since the place

he looked for

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

so

eating out?!”

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