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 have

that foolish Melanie got herself caught in

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 been on guard against

couldn’t find any clues. I

my pillow and felt a heavy weight on my chest. The father-

myself for the worst.

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

+15 BONUS

Matthew and I could become actors since we

happy family.

to leave. When she saw us getting ready, she looked at

asked, “Where are you

to eat!” Ava shouted before Matthew could answer.

didn’t hesitate and walked to the front passenger seat.1

nerves, and I wondered when she started coming to

place to freeload.

didn’t say much. Instead, he started the car and drove off when everyone got in.

while, despising Matthew’s attitude in silence. I hated how

Melanie

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

along so

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

for dinner. Since the

he looked

Ava’s excited

Ava, “Why are you so noisy?

are eating

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

aunt to her?”