Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 60 Ulterior Motive The next day, I boarded the flight back to my hometown with Ava, I called Ivanna on the plane to let her I know about my trip.

I also emphasized the importance of completing the tasks I had assigned her.

Every step of my plan had to be executed flawlessly.

I told Ivanna that I had tracked Matthew’s whereabouts and asked her to keep an eye on him.

After ending the call, I held my phone tightly, battling the urge to make another call.

Ultimately, I took a deep breath and turned off my phone.

I couldn’t get too close to that man.

Ava was excited the entire trip, but I reviewed my plan meticulously.

Atlas had told me to stay alert and that he would help me.

Could this be his way of helping me? I didn’t want to ask him.

The early autumn in my hometown was chilly.

I had not told my mother when I left so she would not be worried.

I After landing, I took a taxi to the hospital, and my parents were overjoyed to see us.

My father’s condition was good, but he had some facial paralysis, which made his speech awkward.

heart ached, and tears welled

seen my father in over

completely gray, as had my

were all over

my

around, constantly asking the doctors

inquired about my father’s health and met with

doctor agreed to release him but gave him medication and told him to take

all went home

last visit, so

adjusted, though, chatting

were focused entirely on Ava,

went straight into the

on ordering takeout, but

I was more than willing to cook

needed to

was the real reason I rushed back to my

my mother not to tell Matthew where I was because he could check on me anytime! +15 BONUS She looked worriedly at

that I was prioritizing securing a

mentioned

dad was very

“Just go.

what

you if he asks!” I advised against telling Ava too much because she was too