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.

spoil her a little.

to her for long.” Ivanna teased

too good to pass

be fair if I didn’t use this chance

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

it were

the grip on my phone. I sensed her reluctance

a bad time?”

if I 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 Ava up later.

How nice would it be if none of this

still–swollen lips and asked, “Do they still

“It doesn’t

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up and wondered how lovely it would be to be as Innocent as my daughter.

the two keys I had duplicated in my bag to confirm whether they belonged to her place. However, I

best schools. That included Sunnydale, which provided education from kindergarten to high school. The school’s quality of

had mentioned this area to Matthew before since I wanted to buy a house here for

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

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

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

she reached out to take Ava and noticed the bruise on her hips. “Hey, how did

that injury on her lips either!”

as if she was trying to strike a nerve with