Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 14 The Spoiled Sister–in–law

“What’s wrong?” Matthew looked at me with concern. “Are you tired? Maybe you should take a nap. I

won’t leave. I’ll stay and play with Ava instead.”

I suppressed my emotions and nodded. “Yeah, I’m tired. You can entertain Ava while I rest.”

Afterward, I placed the plate of fruits on the coffee table and said, “Give her something to eat. There’s

more in the kitchen if those aren’t enough.”

“Sure thing. You go rest. I’ll take you both out for a meal once you’re up,” Matthew said, picking up a fork

to feed Ava.

When I went to the bedroom to lie down, I felt suffocated as tears welled in my eyes. It seemed those

two keys were an issue as Matthew rushed home just to take them back. I knew he wasn’t worried about

Ava.

Most knew a person’s conscience would be thrown out the window once they cheated. Also, I suspected

those keys might have belonged to another woman’s house, so I instinctively thought of Ivanna.

She had been doing well these past two years and no longer had to share a place with others. She even

rented a spacious apartment for herself but never mentioned where or invited me over. The setup

seemed convenient for bringing men home, I thought.

However, the more I considered it, the angrier it made me. People were hard to read, and I felt incredibly deceived and disgusted–no wonder she had questioned Matthew’s loyalty to me. It was a blatant

provocation!

fake Mrs. Murphy, she certainly wasn’t innocent.

that foolish Melanie got herself caught in the middle,

more complicated.

a shared secret together. Soon, I reflected on how Matthew had

find any clues. I wondered when Matthew became so

on my chest. The father- daughter duo played outside happily while my heart tore apart inside the bedroom. I

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eat that evening, and I didn’t object. Ava held my and Matthew’s hands as we walked to the car, forming a heartwarming sight for the envious

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I self–mockingly thought Matthew and I could become actors since we paraded around

happy family.

we were about to leave. When she saw us

asked, “Where

to a restaurant to eat!” Ava shouted before Matthew

didn’t hesitate and walked to the front

my nerves, and I wondered when she started coming

place to freeload.

car and drove off when everyone

despising Matthew’s attitude in silence. I hated

Melanie

the incident at Galar Tower either. Otherwise,

so confidently.

I had enough with my in–laws. Why didn’t they ask or care

dinner. Since the place was crowded, he told us

while he looked for

so Ava’s excited chattering filled

you so

are eating

words ignited my anger. “What’s wrong with that? You’re much older than her, yet you

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