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?”

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

I’ll make something for you two to eat.”

coat and changing clothes, she went into the kitchen.

gazed at the large screen, pondering whether my

the right direction. Suddenly, her phone rang,

it was Matthew calling.

the nearest sofa to the kitchen. I heard Ivanna’s voice softly speaking

she was with me. Though I

it felt like a thousand needles pricking my heart.

as I approached, I noticed that Ivanna had already ended the

phone in her apron

and keep Ava company. You’re my guest, so

everything. Just wait

and didn’t move, leaning against the kitchen

It’s the company’s,” Ivanna chuckled while

Not many companies provide housing for employees these days,”

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