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

for you two to

removing her coat and changing clothes, she went into the

absentmindedly and gazed at the large

phone rang, and my senses heightened

was

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

she was with me. Though

felt like a thousand needles

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

placed the phone in her apron pocket.

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

Just wait for the food.”

the kitchen

much money. It’s the company’s,” Ivanna

something else, huh? Not many companies

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over me, and I wanted to check the savings account I shared with Matthew.

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