Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 21

Chapter 21 My Best Friend’s Keys

After touring around her house, I felt a bit disappointed. There wasn’t even a pair of men’s slippers in her place.

I suspect she had tidied up since it took her two hours to come and pick us up to hide any evidence. I figured she had thought things through.

It was enough time for her

Ivanna prepared a few snacks for Ava, perhaps because she sensed how distracted I was. She then

turned on the TV, played a cartoon, and sat beside me. Soon after, she began to scrutinize me, making

me feel uncomfortable.

Then, she patted my hand, saying, “Let it out.”

My heart raced, and I looked at her defensively while withdrawing my hand. “Let what out?”

“Share what’s on your mind,” Ivanna encouraged as if trying to coax me.

I sneered before saying. “What’s on my mind? What do you mean?”

moment of silence, she stood up abruptly. “You stay here and play

for

coat and changing clothes, she went into

with my daughter absentmindedly and gazed at the large

in the right direction. Suddenly, her phone rang, and my

was

the kitchen. I heard Ivanna’s voice softly speaking on

with me. Though I couldn’t make out the content of her

thousand needles pricking my

and headed to the kitchen, but as I approached, I noticed that Ivanna had

phone in her apron pocket.

keep Ava company. You’re my guest, so I’ll

everything. Just wait for

against the kitchen door

that much money. It’s the company’s,” Ivanna chuckled while looking

is something else, huh? Not many companies provide housing for employees these days,”

+15 BONUS

to check the savings account I

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