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!

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

that foolish Melanie got herself

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 against me for a while

no wonder I couldn’t find any clues. I wondered when Matthew became so wary

weight on my chest. The father- daughter duo played outside happily while my

myself for

didn’t object. Ava held my and

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thought Matthew and I could become actors since we

happy family.

as we were about to leave. When

and asked, “Where are

taking us to a restaurant to eat!” Ava shouted

walked to the front passenger seat.1

presumptuous attitude was getting on my nerves, and I wondered when she started coming to our

place to freeload.

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

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

what Melanie

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

along so confidently.

my in–laws. Why didn’t they ask or care

well–known restaurant, for dinner. Since the place was crowded,

of the car while he looked for a parking spot.

ate out, so Ava’s excited chattering filled

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

eating out?!”

much older than her, yet you can’t act

aunt to her?”