Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 26

Chapter 26 The Voice on the Phone

I paused before snapping back to reality and realized she was right. I couldn’t lose everything without a fight or reclaiming what was rightfully mine. Even if I fought and lost, I wouldn’t regret it. At that point, my phone had stopped ringing.

I stared into Ivanna’s calm eyes and gradually regained my composure. My thoughts began to clear, and I wiped my face, saying, “I get it now! I’m grateful to have a clear–headed person like you by my side. You constantly remind me of my priorities.”

When the phone rang again, I had already sorted my emotions. Ivanna passed me the phone and nodded. “You’ve got this

I took a deep breath and swiped the screen to answer the call, “Hey, honey. It’s about time you called. I need to ask you, where’s the money in our account? Ava had pneumonia, and I had to rush her to the hospital in the middle of the night.

“Nothing was left when I tried to withdraw money from the card. What’s going on?”

Ivanna smacked her forehead when she heard my words. However, I knew Matthew well and phrased it to fit my personality, especially since he would be on guard if I didn’t bring it up.

“Hi, honey. I used the money, but don’t worry. I’ll explain when I get home,” sure enough, Matthew

comforted me, “How’s Ava now?”

“She’s still on the IV, and her fever was 39.5 degrees. It’s quite serious. When are you coming back? Can’t

you hurry?” I pretended to sound anxious, “I’m scared and had to wake your parents in the middle of the

night.

using the money? Don’t you know we might have emergencies

you’re not

but maintaining this

help but laugh at myself, I realized I also had a knack for

try to finish my work

to reassure me, “Take care of our daughter

lot, honey.”

bittersweet smile at his

then, I’m heading out for work!”

now. I

voice in the background.

+15 BONUS

daughter to

those thoughts as I plopped on the hospital

reaction and squatted before me. She held my hand and

wrong? Hm?”

looked at Ivanna in a daze as that coquettish voice echoed in my ears. Ivanna shook

did he

sobbingly, “Ivanna, find me

patted my back, “Okay! Don’t cry!”

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