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?”

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

make something for

her coat and changing clothes, she

gazed at the large screen, pondering whether my thoughts

phone rang,

it was Matthew calling.

nearest sofa to the

tender and different from when she was with me.

a thousand needles pricking my

as I approached, I

in her apron pocket.

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

everything. Just wait for the

move, leaning against the kitchen door

It’s the company’s,” Ivanna chuckled while looking at me.

Not many

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over me, and I wanted to check the

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