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

to her for long.” Ivanna teased me.

thought, I figured the opportunity was too good to pass

didn’t use this chance

go as long as I can relax and have some quiet time. Can I come to your place? I’ve never been there because you’ve been hiding it

spoke as if it were

on my phone. I sensed her reluctance and probed, “Is this

a bad time?”

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

daughter and felt a heavy weight on my chest. How nice would it be if none of this had happened? Then I could treat it all

her still–swollen lips and asked, “Do they

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

+15 BONUS

it would be to be as Innocent as my daughter.

hours later, and I 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

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

Matthew before since I wanted to buy

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

“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

as my heart raced. I wondered if

take Ava and noticed the bruise on her hips. “Hey, how did

injury on her lips

trying