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.

I felt incredibly deceived and disgusted–no wonder

provocation!

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

got herself caught in the middle, unwittingly

more complicated.

sign because they hid a shared secret together. Soon, I reflected on how Matthew had been on guard against me for

no wonder I couldn’t find any clues. I wondered when Matthew became so wary of me.

father- daughter duo played outside happily while my heart tore apart inside the bedroom.

for the

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

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I self–mockingly thought Matthew and I could become actors since

happy family.

were about to leave. When

“Where are you going?”

a restaurant to eat!”

hesitate and walked to the front

and I wondered when she started

place to freeload.

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

Matthew’s attitude in silence. I hated how he always looked the

Melanie did.

guessed he probably didn’t blame her for the incident at Galar

so confidently.

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

for dinner. Since the place was crowded,

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

out, so Ava’s excited

you so

are eating