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.

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

to talk to her for long.”

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

if I didn’t use this chance

I don’t care where we 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 from me. What if something happened

if it were our

grip on my phone. I sensed her reluctance

a bad time?”

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!”

nice would it be if none of this had happened? Then I

lips and asked, “Do they

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

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wondered how lovely it would be to be

I had duplicated in my bag to confirm whether they belonged to her place. However, I was surprised that her apartment was in

Sunnydale, which provided education from kindergarten to high school. The school’s

I wanted to buy a house here for Ava to

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

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

in place as my heart raced. I wondered if Ivanna was preparing to

reached out to take Ava and noticed the

remember seeing that injury on

as if she was trying to strike