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.

so I can spoil her a

to her for

thought, I figured the opportunity was too good to pass up. Since

if I didn’t use this chance to

can relax and have some quiet time. Can I come to your place? I’ve never been there because

if it

on my phone. I sensed her

a bad time?”

can come over,” Ivanna replied, “All right, then. You stay there, and I’ll

a heavy weight on my chest. How nice would it be if none of this

at her still–swollen lips and asked, “Do they

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

+15 BONUS

how lovely it would

bag to confirm whether they belonged to her place. However, I was

it had the best schools. That included Sunnydale, which provided education

to

live in Amethyst Apartments. I’ve been eyeing this place

not an easy feat. When Ava starts school, you can

wondered if Ivanna was preparing to snatch my daughter from

she reached out to take Ava and noticed the bruise on her hips.

injury on her lips either!”

was trying to strike a nerve with me.