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.

and I felt incredibly deceived and disgusted–no wonder she had questioned Matthew’s loyalty

provocation!

she

that foolish Melanie got herself caught in the middle, unwittingly making the situation

more complicated.

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 been on guard against

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

a heavy weight on my chest. The father-

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 a heartwarming sight for the envious on–lookers.

+15 BONUS

could become actors

happy family.

to leave. When she

“Where are

to eat!” Ava shouted

and walked to the front passenger

my nerves, and I wondered

place to freeload.

didn’t say much. Instead, he started the car and drove off when everyone got in. I hadn’t spoken

in silence. I hated how he always looked the other

what Melanie did.

guessed he probably didn’t blame her for the incident at Galar Tower either. Otherwise, she wouldn’t

so confidently.

had enough with my in–laws. Why didn’t they ask or

dinner. Since the place was crowded, he told us to

of the car while he looked for a

ate out, so Ava’s excited

“Why are you so noisy? Why are you talking so

are eating out?!”