Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 42 An Unforgivable Sin

This would be my promise to live on and embrace a new version of myself.

Ivanna saw my determination and shook her head. She advised, “Have something to eat.”

I nodded, and she strode out to prepare some food. Meanwhile, I gathered my emotions and fixed my appearance before leaving the room. After the meal, I told Ivanna, “I’m going to pick up my daughter.”

“Are you sure? Why don’t you stay with me for a few days and calm down before doing that?”

I knew she was worried, so I looked at her and said firmly, “I won’t give up so easily. I’ll take back

everything that belongs to me!”

“Then how will you explain not leaving to see your parents?” Ivanna was still worried.

I remained calm and replied, “I have an explanation.”

Immediately after, I changed into my own clothes, picked up my bag, and checked my phone. Before leaving. I instructed Ivanna, “Please get that coat cleaned for me.”

bag, put on her shoes, and took the coat. On the

about my next steps

I haven’t decided yet, but I

my father’s condition had improved. I could hear the

was on my

recheck my phone, I saw several missed calls from Matthew but

I hadn’t left, so she didn’t have to pick Ava

face lit up. “Honey, Ava, you’re home! I made some food for you two. Wash your

he said, “I got home late after last night’s gathering, and my phone died. After charging it, I

turn it back on, so I

let me know you landed safely.” There was a hint of probing in his tone, called

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to embrace me, but I avoided him and took Ava to the bathroom to wash her

you know how worried I was when I couldn’t reach

Where have you been all this time?

him and Melanie. I felt queasy and gently pushed Ava out of the bathroom before shutting the door. I

to endure it.

my efforts and had to hold on for my daughter’s sake. After