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!

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

that foolish Melanie got herself caught in the middle, unwittingly making the situation

more complicated.

wasn’t a good sign because they hid a shared secret together. Soon, I reflected on how Matthew had been on guard against me

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

thoughts in mind, I clenched my pillow and felt a heavy weight on my chest. The father-

myself for

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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could become actors since we paraded

happy family.

leave. When she

“Where are you

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

didn’t hesitate and walked to the

and I wondered when she started coming to our

place to freeload.

Instead, he started the car and drove off when everyone got in.

in silence. I hated how he always looked the other

what Melanie

didn’t blame her for the incident

so confidently.

I had enough with my in–laws. Why didn’t they ask or care about what their daughter did?

for dinner. Since

the car while he looked

out, so Ava’s excited chattering filled the

Ava, “Why are you so noisy? Why are you talking so much

eating out?!”

“What’s wrong with that? You’re much

aunt to her?”