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?”

twitch. After a moment of silence, she

something for you two

removing her coat and changing clothes,

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

direction. Suddenly, her phone rang, and my senses heightened immediately. I

it was Matthew calling.

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

me. Though I couldn’t

like a thousand

to the kitchen, but as I approached, I

the phone in her apron pocket.

keep Ava company. You’re

everything. Just wait for

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

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

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

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

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