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

hard work. The first

us and grew. We persevered for four years, then

came to Foswood after I had Ava. We

excuse

back because of a stroke. I felt bad because I

cared for my parents the way they cared

My anxiety level rose,

the sky grew

hours long, I had waited seven hours and

10.40 p.m., the airport made an announcement. They had suspended all

impending hurricane.

the announcement, I froze. How

her that

me. “Your dad is doing much better. According to the doctor,

him. Don’t worry, he’s recovering. Wait until flights start

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

are terrible right now because of the pandemic. If your

to ease up. Plus, you need to take care of Ava,

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