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!

if she wasn’t the fake Mrs. Murphy, she certainly wasn’t innocent. Otherwise, she wouldn’t

me. In addition, that foolish Melanie got herself caught in the middle, unwittingly making the

more complicated.

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 been on guard

I couldn’t find any clues. I wondered when Matthew became so wary of

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

for the worst.

and Matthew’s hands as we walked to

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self–mockingly thought Matthew and I could become actors since

happy family.

with her bag as we were about to leave. When she saw us getting ready, she looked at

“Where

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

walked to the front passenger

nerves, and I wondered when she

place to freeload.

the car and drove off when everyone

silence. I hated

what Melanie

didn’t blame her for the incident at Galar Tower either. Otherwise, she

so confidently.

enough with my in–laws. Why didn’t they ask

for dinner. Since

the car while he looked for a parking spot. [1

ate out, so Ava’s excited chattering

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

are eating

words ignited my anger. “What’s wrong with that? You’re much older than her, yet you can’t act like

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