Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 18

Chapter 18 An Unnecessary Casualty

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Ava had fallen asleep before we could reach home. After parking the car, Matthew went to pick her up

and carry her to the room. Once he tucked her in, I got ready to bathe.

Meanwhile, Matthew’s phone kept buzzing, and he would glance at it before hanging up. He seemed

uneasy, I knew it was because he wouldn’t dare answer it when I was around.

I took a change of clothes and my phone to the bathroom. After placing my things aside, I turned on the

water and left the door slightly ajar to listen for any movement outside. As expected, I heard Matthew

speaking into the phone hushedly.

Since that was the case, I called Ivanna and only heard the busy tone. It confirmed my suspicion that

Matthew was talking to her on the phone.

My hands trembled with anger as I showered hastily and left the bathroom. Matthew heard my footsteps

and quickly disconnected the call. He entered the room from the balcony and feigned ignorance, saying.

Hey, honey, are you done?”

took the towel from my hand. Then he stood behind me to

and asked casually, “Who just called

mom,” Matthew replied before I could barely finish my

shoved the towel in my hand and rushed to her

my probing questions.

had lied again since the call

made any calls.

against the bathroom wall and felt utterly helpless. Just then, Matthew walked in while still carrying Ava. She had woken up because

half–asleep, not even opening her eyes as she peed. It seemed she must’ve had too

drink during dinner.

was jarring in the

Ava in his haste

landing on the wet floor, I watched in horror,

the toilet seat to the

our daughter and noticed

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he stood frozen, then left the bathroom with Ava

arms.

I sat on the couch to wipe the blood

heart aching so intensely that I struggled to breathe. Meanwhile, the phone kept

still shocked over what had just happened.

over his carelessness.

with a panicked expression, trying to console her.

the tissues to Ava’s lips, comforting

repeatedly.

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