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

The first two years were hectic, working tirelessly.

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

home once, and my parents came to

excuse after another.

time, I’m going back because of a stroke. I felt bad because I had not been a good daughter.

cared for me. What have I done

more overwhelmed. My anxiety level rose, but the flight was

crowded, and the sky grew darker. It was already

I had waited seven hours and still hadn’t boarded the

airport made an announcement. They had suspended all flights because

impending hurricane.

the announcement, I froze.

I shakily called my mother. I told her that flights had been stopped while trying to hold back my choking voice.

do not worry,” my mother comforted me. “Your dad is doing much better. According to

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

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

because of the pandemic. If your dad

wait for the weather to ease up. Plus, you need to take care of Ava,