Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 18

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Chapter 18 An Unnecessary Casualty

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Ava had fallen asleep before we could reach home. After parking the car, Matthew went to pick her up

and carry her to the room. Once he tucked her in, I got ready to bathe.

Meanwhile, Matthew’s phone kept buzzing, and he would glance at it before hanging up. He seemed

uneasy, I knew it was because he wouldn’t dare answer it when I was around.

I took a change of clothes and my phone to the bathroom. After placing my things aside, I turned on the

water and left the door slightly ajar to listen for any movement outside. As expected, I heard Matthew

speaking into the phone hushedly.

Since that was the case, I called Ivanna and only heard the busy tone. It confirmed my suspicion that

Matthew was talking to her on the phone.

My hands trembled with anger as I showered hastily and left the bathroom. Matthew heard my footsteps

and quickly disconnected the call. He entered the room from the balcony and feigned ignorance, saying.

Hey, honey, are you done?”

the towel from my hand. Then he stood behind me

was elsewhere and asked casually, “Who just called you?”

replied before I

cried out and caused Matthew to panic. He shoved the towel in my hand and rushed to her

avoid my probing questions.

I stood rooted with the towel and pondered momentarily. I knew Matthew had lied again since the call couldn’t have been from his mother, as

made any calls.

Matthew walked in while still carrying Ava. She had woken up because she needed to pee, so he took her to the toilet.

as she peed. It seemed she must’ve

drink during dinner.

Matthew’s phone rang again. The ringtone was

forgot he was holding Ava in his haste

the

toilet seat to the

our daughter and noticed her

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as he stood

arms.

cried as her swollen lip trembled. I sat on the couch to wipe the blood off her lips

a heart aching so intensely that I struggled to breathe. Meanwhile, the phone kept

still shocked over

guilt had consumed him over his carelessness. Nonetheless, he followed me out and

with a panicked expression, trying to

tissues to Ava’s lips, comforting her by kissing her

repeatedly.

my body. I never expected the man I had always considered a

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