Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 38 Canceled Flight

Feeling disheartened, I entered the gate and walked to the boarding area. In times like this, I wanted a partner to go home with me, as did my parents.

I tried to console myself that the urgent phone call was why he had to leave. I called Ivanna to let her

know where I was. Then I settled into the airport lounge while waiting for boarding.

Matthew had only been to my hometown three times. The first time was the year we graduated. He came

to meet my parents after our relationship became official.

The second time, we wanted to start a business but did not have enough capital to get started. We went to them for help.

The third time was when we mortgaged my parents‘ house to get a loan. After it was approved, he insisted on taking me home to thank my parents.

We did not return home together after that. The reason was always the same–he was busy.

My parents were always understanding, knowing the challenges of starting a company. They said it

and hard work. The first two years

and grew. We persevered for four years, then I became pregnant.

to Foswood after I had Ava. We rarely got

one excuse after

back because of a stroke. I felt bad because I had not been a good daughter. I

the way they cared for me. What have I done for them?

I became more overwhelmed. My anxiety level rose,

crowded, and the sky grew darker. It was already 8

had waited seven hours and still

10.40 p.m., the airport made an announcement.

impending hurricane.

hearing the announcement, I froze. How

mother. I told her that flights had been stopped while trying to

dad is doing much better. According

saved him. Don’t worry, he’s

take a train instead? I’m worried about you,” I said

now because of the pandemic. If your dad gets better

to hurry back. Let’s wait for the weather to ease up. Plus, you need to take care of Ava,