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.”

paused, tried to calm down, and spoke again. “Matt found a restaurant, removed his jacket, and

video–called me! Hahaha, I can’t believe how sly he

glass of wine and downed it. Ivanna didn’t stop me,

either.

have lied to me, Ivanna.

mind and warning him not to break your heart. That’s why I didn’t want you

wine. 1

and helplessness erupted. I told Ivanna everything I knew, including what had happened after he let Ava fall last night and the continued lies.

plan to do?” Ivanna asked, her voice calm.

bully me like this. He hurt me, so he must pay for what he did. Not just for me but for my daughter. I want

you serious?” Ivanna asked again.

understood the reasoning

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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

intensely before saying. “I’ll

Matthew

Since Ava w

I feigned ignorance and pretended to be preoccupied with preparing dinner.