Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 37 An Urgent Call from Home

The call shook me to the core. I hadn’t visited my hometown in two years due to Ava’s age and Matthew’s packed schedule. He wasn’t comfortable with me traveling alone with Ava, which was why I hadn’t been back for so long.

I held the phone, feeling dazed. A wave of guilt washed over me.

Although I was the only daughter, I grew apart from my parents after college. I turned to them only in tough times, but I had neglected them in the past couple of years.

Assuming my parents were healthy, I cared for Matthew’s parents more than my own. However, the word stroke” changed everything.

I felt panic, realizing what a terrible daughter I had been. They raised me, but I had done nothing for them.

My parents had waited for me without complaint. How could I tell them that my marriage was crumbling

and that the family I had devoted myself to was falling apart?

There was no time to dwell. I rushed to Matthew’s office, almost in tears, and blurted out, “Honey, please

book me a flight. I need to go home.”

other managers and looked surprised. He asked, “What’s wrong,

leave and then hugged me. “Calm down and tell me what happened.”

she’s asking me to return

how

fine. Il make all the arrangements. You go

I felt safe. I wish I could have a refuge like this

Jack, to book a flight for me.

take you home now. Bring a few more clothes and necessities

Stop crying, all

wiped away my tears, grabbed my bag, and left the

a hurricane. My unease Increased as a storm seemed imminent.

sorted my luggage, Matthew drove me to the airport. His phone kept ringing,

an appointment to meet

I didn’t want to get in the company’s

clear security,” he insisted, holding me close. “I want to go with you,

things at work. You should head there first. Take care of yourself, and make sure to rest.”