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?”

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

make something for you

coat and changing clothes,

sat with my daughter absentmindedly and gazed at the large screen, pondering whether my

phone rang, and my senses

it was Matthew

stood up and sat on the nearest sofa to the kitchen. I heard Ivanna’s voice softly speaking on the

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

a thousand

approached, I noticed that Ivanna had already ended

phone in her apron pocket.

surprised at my sudden appearance. “Go and keep Ava company. You’re my guest,

of everything. Just wait

didn’t move, leaning against the kitchen door frame. “Did

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

is something else, huh? Not many companies provide

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