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.”

Ivanna grabbed her bag, put on her shoes, and took the

my

haven’t decided yet,

flood of notifications greeted me. I called my mother back and learned that my father’s condition had improved. I

was on my side.

return after the hurricane and then hung up to recheck my phone, I saw several missed calls from Matthew

so she didn’t have to pick Ava

reached home with Ava. Matthew saw us, and his face lit up. “Honey, Ava, you’re home! I made some food for you

was apparent he knew I didn’t’leave yesterday. He approached and took the things from my hands. Afterward, he said, “I got home late after last night’s gathering, and my phone died. After charging it,

turn it back on, so I missed your call.

of probing in his tone, called my mom early this morning and learned that you didn’t leave. Are you mad

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me, but I avoided him and took

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

all this time? Did Ivanna pick

was full of sickening images of him and Melanie. I felt queasy and gently pushed Ava out

to endure it.

had to hold on for