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?”

her mouth twitch. After a moment of silence, she

make something for you

her coat and changing clothes, she went into

at

headed in the right direction. Suddenly, her phone rang,

it was Matthew calling.

nearest sofa to the kitchen. I heard

different from when she was with me. Though I couldn’t make out

a thousand needles pricking my heart.

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

the phone in her apron

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

everything. Just wait for

against the kitchen door

the company’s,”

huh? Not many companies

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feeling crept over me, and I wanted to check the savings account

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