Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 20 An Excellent Opportunity

I glanced at the incessantly ringing phone, unsure how to describe my emotions. The timing was

impeccable because she called just as Matthew left. I knew he must’ve called her and reported the

situation as soon as he left.

I calmly answered the call, “Yes, Ivanna?”

real mood.

“What are you up to? is Ava okay?” Ivanna sounded like she was in a great

Of course, she would be in a great mood. She must be taking advantage of last night’s argument between.

Matthew and me.

“It seems like you’re free today to call me so early in the morning. There was a hint of sarcasm in my

tone.

“Well, I’m not a robot. Even I need to recharge and maintain myself!” Ivanna laughed. “Let’s go out.”

“Ava isn’t at school yet, so I’m just playing with her at home,” I replied.

“Oh? That’s great. Bring her along so I can spoil her a little. Since you weren’t in a good mood last time, I

dare to talk to her for long.” Ivanna teased me.

figured the opportunity was too good to

fair if I didn’t use this chance

long as I can relax and have some quiet time. Can I come to your place? I’ve never been there because you’ve been hiding it from me. What if something happened to you? I won’t be able to find you if I

spoke as if it were

my phone. I sensed her reluctance

a bad time?”

him out so you can come over,” Ivanna replied, “All right, then. You stay there, and I’ll pick you

heavy weight on my chest. How nice would it be if none

her still–swollen lips and asked,

head and consoled me, saying, “It doesn’t hurt anymore, and Daddy said he didn’t mean it..

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up and wondered how lovely it would be

to meet her. I hid the two keys I had duplicated in my bag to confirm whether they belonged to

was familiar with this area as it had the best schools. That included Sunnydale, which provided education from kindergarten to high school. The school’s quality of education was

Matthew before since I wanted to buy

I didn’t expect you to live in Amethyst Apartments. I’ve been eyeing this place

not an easy feat. When Ava starts school, you can let her stay with me if you trust me. We’ll

wondered if Ivanna was preparing

out to take Ava and noticed the bruise on her hips.

injury

was trying to strike a nerve

said coldly, “It was an accident.”

sensed my alienation and stiffened.