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.

hard to read, and I felt

provocation!

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

got herself caught in the middle,

more complicated.

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 been

no wonder I couldn’t find any clues. I wondered when Matthew became

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

for

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

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thought Matthew and I could become actors since we paraded around

happy family.

with her bag as we were about to leave. When she saw us getting ready, she

“Where are you

taking us to a restaurant to eat!” Ava

walked to the front passenger seat.1

was getting on my nerves, and I wondered when she

place to freeload.

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

hated how

Melanie did.

incident at Galar Tower either. Otherwise,

along so confidently.

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

well–known restaurant, for dinner. Since the place was crowded, he

of the car while he looked for a parking spot.

rarely ate out, so Ava’s excited chattering filled

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

are eating