Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 38

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

The first two

We persevered for four years, then I became

to Foswood after

excuse

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

cared for my parents the way they cared for me. What have I

minute, I became more overwhelmed. My anxiety level rose, but the flight was repeatedly

grew more crowded, and the sky

I had waited seven hours

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

impending hurricane.

I froze. How

mother. I told her that

dad is doing much better. According to

Don’t worry,

worried about you,” I

Things are terrible right now because of the pandemic. If your dad gets

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

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