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

got herself caught in the

more complicated.

and 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 me

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

The father- daughter duo played

myself for the

insisted on taking us out to eat that evening, and I didn’t object. Ava held my and Matthew’s hands as we walked

+15 BONUS

I self–mockingly thought Matthew and I could become actors since we paraded around

happy family.

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

“Where are you

a restaurant to eat!” Ava shouted

walked to the front

nerves, and I wondered when she

place to freeload.

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

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

Melanie

he probably didn’t blame her for the incident at Galar Tower either.

so confidently.

my in–laws. Why didn’t they

restaurant, for dinner. Since the place was crowded,

he looked for a parking spot.

Ava’s excited chattering filled the

“Why are you so noisy?

are eating out?!”

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

aunt to her?”