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!

Murphy, she certainly wasn’t innocent. Otherwise, she wouldn’t

that foolish Melanie got herself caught in the

more complicated.

Matthew lied about being together. I knew it wasn’t a good sign because they hid a shared secret together. Soon, I reflected on how Matthew had

any clues. I wondered when

clenched my pillow and felt a heavy weight on my chest. The father- daughter duo played outside happily while my heart tore apart

myself for the worst.

Ava held my and Matthew’s hands as we

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become actors since we paraded around

happy family.

as we were about to leave. When she saw us getting

and asked, “Where are

us to a restaurant to eat!” Ava shouted before Matthew could answer.

didn’t hesitate and walked to

was getting on my nerves, and I wondered

place to freeload.

and drove off when everyone got in. I hadn’t spoken

I hated how he always looked the other

what Melanie did.

guessed he probably didn’t blame her for the incident at Galar Tower either. Otherwise, she wouldn’t be

so confidently.

my in–laws. Why didn’t they ask

Aviary, a well–known restaurant, for dinner. Since the

the car while he looked for a parking spot.

so Ava’s excited chattering filled the air.

impatient and scolded Ava, “Why are you so noisy? Why are you talking

eating out?!”

“What’s wrong with that? You’re much older than her,

aunt to