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?”

my hand. Then he

and asked casually, “Who just

replied before I could barely finish my

to panic. He shoved the

my

towel and pondered momentarily. I knew Matthew had lied again since the call couldn’t have been from his

made any calls.

wall and felt utterly helpless. Just then, Matthew walked in while still carrying Ava. She had woken

not even opening her eyes as she peed. It seemed she must’ve had

drink during dinner.

ringtone was jarring in the small bathroom. Matthew

in his haste to reach for his phone.

toilet before landing on the

She had fallen from the toilet seat to the damp ground and

rushed over, leaving Matthew stunned. I picked up our daughter and noticed her lips

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yelled at him as he stood frozen, then left the

arms.

as her swollen lip trembled. I sat on the couch to wipe the blood off her

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

was still shocked over

was either that or guilt had consumed him over his carelessness. Nonetheless, he

a panicked expression, trying to console

I carefully pressed the tissues to Ava’s lips, comforting her by kissing

repeatedly.

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