Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 31 An Unexpected Gain

Finally, there was a breakthrough in Johnson’s whereabouts. Ivanna’s report shocked me. Johnson

frequented Amethyst Apartments, a newly developed upscale apartment community.

This revelation reminded me of that key that never seemed to match anything. I wondered if the key

belonged to that house but found it hard to accept.

I had been with Matthew and endured countless hardships for many years. We had repeated discussions

on finding a nurturing environment for Ava to grow up in. We even talked about getting a bigger apartment

in a good school district.

always brushed it off and delayed his decision. However, I discovered he had bought a unit in Amethyst Apartments. Matthew’s

utterly clueless or

Instead, Ivanna arranged for someone to observe discreetly. Once she confirmed the house was empty, she called and urged me to come over.

designed unit. When I saw it, my legs turned into jelly.

palm sweating. I shakily inserted the key into the lock, and the door swung open. I stood at the entrance in a daze. I wouldn’t have moved if Ivanna didn’t pull me. We were

was I to let this happen right under my nose? He did. something this big, and I had no idea!

isn’t the time to lose your cool. We need to figure out how to get it back, at the very least, reclaim the money,” Ivanna said,

situation, “It looks like they’ve almost completed the renovation. The space

this much for his mother. Ugh!

get what’s coming.”

lavishly decorated house, clenched my fist, and sald through gritted teeth, “I want the house, the money, everything!”

at me with determination and clapped. “Exactly, we want the house and the money back! Il arrange

discussing the next steps with Ivanna and getting details about Johnson’s recent visits to the house, I