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

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

more complicated.

together. I knew it wasn’t a good sign because they hid a shared secret together. Soon, I

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- daughter duo played outside happily

myself for the worst.

out to eat that evening, and I didn’t object. Ava held my and Matthew’s hands as we walked to the car, forming a heartwarming sight for

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

happy family.

we were about to leave. When

asked, “Where are you

taking us to a restaurant to eat!” Ava

and walked to the front passenger seat.1

was getting on my nerves, and I wondered when she started

place to freeload.

didn’t say much. Instead, he started the car and drove

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

Melanie

the incident at Galar

along so

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

well–known restaurant, for dinner. Since the place

out of the car while he

Ava’s excited chattering

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

eating

my anger. “What’s wrong with that? You’re much older than her,

to her?”