Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 20 An Excellent Opportunity

I glanced at the incessantly ringing phone, unsure how to describe my emotions. The timing was

impeccable because she called just as Matthew left. I knew he must’ve called her and reported the

situation as soon as he left.

I calmly answered the call, “Yes, Ivanna?”

real mood.

“What are you up to? is Ava okay?” Ivanna sounded like she was in a great

Of course, she would be in a great mood. She must be taking advantage of last night’s argument between.

Matthew and me.

“It seems like you’re free today to call me so early in the morning. There was a hint of sarcasm in my

tone.

“Well, I’m not a robot. Even I need to recharge and maintain myself!” Ivanna laughed. “Let’s go out.”

“Ava isn’t at school yet, so I’m just playing with her at home,” I replied.

That’s great. Bring her along so I can spoil her a little. Since you weren’t in a good mood

dare to talk to her for long.”

I figured the opportunity was too good to pass up. Since she had initiated

didn’t use

and have some quiet time. Can I come to your place? I’ve never been there because you’ve been hiding it from me. What if something happened to you? I won’t be able

spoke as if it were our usual banter.

I tightened the grip on my phone. I sensed her reluctance and probed, “Is

a bad time?”

kick him out so you can come over,” Ivanna replied, “All right, then. You stay there, and I’ll pick you and Ava up

heavy weight on my chest. How nice would it be if

lips and asked, “Do

and consoled me, saying, “It doesn’t hurt anymore, and Daddy said he

+15 BONUS

and wondered how lovely it would be to be as

went downstairs to meet her. I hid the two keys I had duplicated in my bag to confirm whether they belonged to her place. However, I was surprised that her apartment was in one of the most well–known upscale

familiar with this area as it had the best schools. That included Sunnydale, which provided education from kindergarten to high school. The school’s quality of education was supposedly the best

mentioned this area to Matthew before since I wanted to buy a house here

to live in Amethyst Apartments. I’ve been eyeing this place for a while,” I spoke sincerely, forgetting my resentment

starts

froze in place as my heart raced. I wondered if Ivanna was preparing to snatch my daughter from me.

Ava and noticed the bruise on her hips.

injury on her lips

trying to strike a nerve with me.