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

my next steps

my head and said, I haven’t decided yet,

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

luck was on my side.

told my mother I would return after the hurricane and then hung up to recheck my phone, I saw several missed calls from Matthew but didn’t dare to return his call. Instead, I called my

informed her I hadn’t left, so she didn’t have to pick Ava up today.

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

yesterday. He approached and took the things from my hands. Afterward, he said, “I

turn it back on, so

thought you were calling to let me know you landed safely.” There was a hint of probing in his tone,

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I avoided him and took Ava to the bathroom

“Honey, don’t be upset. Do you

you been all this time? Did Ivanna

felt queasy and gently pushed Ava out of the bathroom before shutting the door. I suppressed my disgust and reminded myself

to endure it.

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