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 weren’t in a good mood last

talk to her for long.” Ivanna

opportunity was too good to pass up. Since she had

I didn’t use

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

if it were our usual banter.

tightened the grip on my phone. I sensed her

a bad time?”

if I had a man over, I’d kick him out so you can come over,” Ivanna replied, “All

call, I held my 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 as a nightmare. At least Ava wouldn’t have gotten

still–swollen lips and asked, “Do

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

+15 BONUS

how lovely it would be to

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

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

wanted to buy a house here for Ava to attend Sunnydale

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

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 together.” z

my heart raced. I wondered if Ivanna was

out to take Ava and noticed the bruise

that injury on

feigned surprise as if she was trying to