Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 3 Anxiety

“Two days ago? Where?” I asked, feeling a little anxious.

Ivanna noticed my reaction and retorted, “What’s with that look?”

“Where did you see him?” I couldn’t care less about bantering with her and continued pressing for answers.

However, Ivanna’s phone started ringing. She glanced at the screen and hushed me before leaning into her chair and answering the call. After a few sentences, she straightened up, glanced at me, and said, “What?! I’ll be right there!”

Immediately after, she closed her laptop and stuffed it into her bag. “I have to go. Let’s meet up again another time!”

“Wait… You…” I had more questions, but she ignored me and left.

She said she saw Matthew two days ago, but he was supposed to be on his business trip in Canta then. Where did she see him? Was she at Canta for a trip as well?

helpless, but a strange sense of fear filled my heart. The TikTok video kept playing in my mind, but I wasn’t sure if it was

he lying to me? Did he not go to Canta at all? Is he

the cafe with my mind in turmoil. Despite the warm sunlight shining on me, I couldn’t stop shivering. I wondered

to pick Ava up. Fortunately, Matthew returned early today. Seeing that I had forgotten to pick

daughter, Melanie walked in unexpectedly. She had a key to our place and treated

put down her bag and came over. She leaned against the door and asked, “Why are you cooking? Where’s my

I replied, “He went to

Melanie’s tone carried a hint of reproach. She always acted pampered and arrogant, as if she was the boss

also unpredictable. However, I had grown accustomed to her behavior over the years. After all, she was Matthew’s sister, and I had no choice but to accept the good and

have squid at home? I want some calamari!”

toward the fridge. “Look in there. Your brother probably

“Mommy, I’m back! Why did you forget to

pinched her nose with my wet

little backpack and looked at us dotingly. Meanwhile, Melanie approached the

Matthew asked as he put down his things and removed his coat. Then he entered the kitchen and wrapped his arms around me. The next second, he removed my apron and put it on himself. “I got this, honey. You can

remarked, “My brother is such a good husband. I want