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

talk to her for long.” Ivanna teased me.

good to pass up. Since she had

fair if I didn’t use this

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 to you? I won’t be able to find you if I don’t know where you live.” I

spoke as if it

on my phone.

a bad time?”

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

it be if none of this had happened? Then I could treat

lips and asked, “Do they

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

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and wondered how lovely it would be to

whether they belonged to

had the best schools. That included Sunnydale, which provided education from kindergarten to high school. The school’s quality of education was supposedly the best in the province.

before since I wanted to buy a house here for

this place for a

When Ava starts school, you can let her stay with me if you trust me. We’ll

if Ivanna

Ava and noticed the bruise on her

remember seeing that injury on her

surprise as if she was trying to strike a