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.

a little. Since you

dare to talk to her

the opportunity was too good to pass up. Since she had initiated it,

fair if I didn’t use this chance to meet

your place? I’ve never been there because you’ve been

if it were our usual

the grip on my phone. I sensed her reluctance and

a bad time?”

I had a man over, I’d kick him out so you can come over,” Ivanna replied, “All right, then. You stay there, and I’ll pick you and Ava up later. I’ll be there soon!”

my chest. How nice would it be if none of this had happened? Then I could treat it all as a nightmare. At least

still–swollen lips and asked, “Do they still hurt?”

shook her head and consoled me, saying, “It doesn’t hurt anymore, and Daddy said

+15 BONUS

would

the two keys I had duplicated in my bag to confirm whether they belonged to her place. However, I

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

since I wanted to

been eyeing this place for a while,” I spoke

sights on Sunnydale, haven’t you?” Ivanna spoke rapidly. “That’s not an easy feat. When Ava starts school, you can let her stay with me if you trust me. We’ll go to Sunnydale

wondered if

then, she reached out to take Ava and noticed the

remember seeing that injury on her lips either!”

was trying to strike a nerve with