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.

were hard to read, and I felt incredibly deceived and

provocation!

Mrs. Murphy, she certainly wasn’t innocent. Otherwise, she

foolish Melanie got herself caught in

more complicated.

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

find any clues. I wondered when Matthew became so

a heavy weight on my chest. The father- daughter duo played outside happily while my heart tore apart

for the

that evening, and I didn’t object. Ava held my and Matthew’s hands as we walked to the car, forming a heartwarming sight for the envious on–lookers.

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I could become actors since we

happy family.

leave. When she saw us getting ready,

and asked, “Where are

taking us to a restaurant to eat!” Ava shouted before

to the front passenger seat.1

and I

place to freeload.

car and

attitude in silence. I hated how he always looked the

Melanie did.

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

along so confidently.

they ask or care

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

car while he looked for a parking spot.

so Ava’s

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

are eating