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

work. The first

We persevered for four years, then

only visited home once, and my parents came to Foswood after I had Ava.

excuse after another.

because of a stroke. I felt bad because I had not been a

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

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

more crowded, and the sky grew

my flight being only four hours long, I had waited seven hours

airport made an announcement. They had suspended all flights because

impending hurricane.

the announcement, I froze. How could this

her that flights had been stopped

worry,” my mother comforted me. “Your dad is doing much better. According to the doctor,

saved him. Don’t worry, he’s recovering. Wait

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

not. Things are terrible right now because of the pandemic. If your

you don’t have to hurry back. Let’s wait for the weather to ease up. Plus, you need