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.”

her shoes, and took the coat. On the

my next steps

said, I haven’t decided yet, but I won’t spare

notifications greeted me. I called my mother back and learned that my father’s condition had improved. I could hear the joy in my

luck was on

up to recheck my phone, I saw several missed calls from Matthew but didn’t dare

left, so she didn’t have to

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

the things from my hands. Afterward, he said, “I got home late after

turn it back on, so I missed your

you were calling to let me know you landed safely.” There was a hint of probing in his tone, called my mom early this morning and learned that you didn’t

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

“Honey, don’t be upset. Do you know how worried I was when I couldn’t

have you been all this time? Did

my mind was full of sickening images of him and Melanie. I felt queasy and gently pushed Ava out of the bathroom before

to endure it.

to hold on for my daughter’s sake. After washing my face, I