Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 23 Recruiting Allies

Ivanna shook her head, saying. “The surveillance footage I got was too blurry. Also, I couldn’t see the woman’s face because Matthew’s arms blocked her face.”

“Do you have the footage now?” I asked.

She quickly sent me the footage, and I saw many people on the street that night. Matthew’s figure in the video was fleeting. He wore the same overcoat I had ironed for him, making his tall figure stand out in the

crowd.

His left arm was around a woman in a pink top. His large frame obscured her figure, so I zoomed in on

the footage, but it made no difference. I still couldn’t make out the woman’s face. 1

“He’s quite the schemer,” I said as my tears clouded my vision.

Ivanna silently approached and sat beside me before putting her arm around my shoulder. I held the

phone, choking on my tears as I said, “That night, I saw his figure on a live stream on TikTok. I sent him the video link immediately.”

spoke again. “Matt

Hahaha, I can’t believe how sly he is. He lied

as I poured myself another glass of wine and downed it.

either.

to me, Ivanna.

saw Matthew and me at the cafe, I was only giving him a piece of my mind and warning him not to break

her wine.

I told Ivanna everything I knew, including what had happened after he let Ava fall last

do you plan to do?”

so he must pay for what he did.

you serious?” Ivanna asked again.

I felt stiffened with every word and understood the reasoning she presented. She feared I might lose everything I had if I took such

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could I return to how things were if I didn’t take action? The answer was clear to me. No! Thus, I nodded and said with determination, “I’ve made up my

before saying. “I’ll help you!”

was clearer than usual when I left Ivanna’s place. Later, Matthew returned

Since Ava w

him about how lovely Ivanna’s big house was. I feigned ignorance and pretended to be preoccupied with preparing dinner. However,