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.

her a little. Since you weren’t

talk to her for

the opportunity was too good to pass up. Since she had initiated

if I didn’t use this chance to meet with

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 usual banter.

hesitant as I tightened the grip on my phone. I sensed her reluctance and

a bad time?”

had a man over, I’d kick him out so you can come over,” Ivanna replied, “All right, then. You stay there, and I’ll pick you

and felt a heavy weight on my chest. How nice would it be if none

at her still–swollen lips and asked,

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

+15 BONUS

choked up and wondered how lovely it would be to be as

two 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 that her apartment was in one of the most well–known upscale

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 was supposedly the best in the province.

to Matthew before since I wanted to buy a house

Apartments. I’ve been eyeing this place for a while,” I spoke sincerely, forgetting my

your sights 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

I wondered if Ivanna was preparing to snatch my daughter from

reached out to take Ava and noticed the bruise on her

injury on

trying to