Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 4 The Truth Hurts

I hurried back to the bedroom and answered the call to complain, “You’re something else, huh? You left me hanging!”

“Something came up at work, so I was in a rush.” Ivanna sounded tired. “I just finished settling it. That’s why I’m calling you now. Why are you complaining? Do you think my life is as easy as yours?”

I hesitated to reply but couldn’t hold back and asked her, “Um, you mentioned seeing Matthew two days ago. Where was he? What time was it?”

This question had been bugging me all day.

Ivanna paused on the other end before she answered calmly, “Honestly, I forgot the exact location. It was just a fleeting glimpse while I was driving.”

“Oh.” For some reason, her answer left me a bit disappointed. Although my heart dropped, I unclenched my fists and realized my palms were cold and sweaty. I chuckled and wondered whether or not I wanted to prove Matthew was having an affair.

everything,

light up whenever I mention Matthew. Can’t you prioritize yourself more? Since Ava is already in kindergarten, you should do something for yourself.

on being Matthew’s accessory for the rest of your life. I think you’re becoming a fool. You seem completely disconnected from the outside world because Matthew is

awkwardly and sighed. “Matthew

says goes. Will

Matthew will never sell me!”

hurts sometimes, but you must have values. Your

is stay home and do chores? Let me ask you something. Besides your child and husband, do you even know who you

had

self again. You used to be a top student, my superstar! I

slapping me. I don’t know who got on your

when I said that.

had mentioned similar things before, hearing them again today felt different. I didn’t know

door and walked in with a gentle smile.

heard his voice from the other end of the call and said, “All right, go have your dinner.” Then she lowered her voice and advised, “Consider what I said. Take my words

that, she