Beyond the Divorce

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 stood up abruptly. “You stay

make something for you

coat and changing clothes, she went into

sat with my daughter absentmindedly and gazed at the large

right direction. Suddenly, her phone rang, and my

it was

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

me.

thousand needles pricking my heart.

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

placed the phone in her apron pocket.

and keep Ava company. You’re

Just wait for the

move, leaning against the kitchen door frame.

the company’s,” Ivanna chuckled while looking

company is something else, huh? Not many companies provide housing for employees

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crept over me, and I wanted to check the