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.

admit he was my everything, and I feared losing

are with your husband. You seem to light up whenever I mention Matthew. Can’t you prioritize yourself more? Since Ava is already in kindergarten, you should do something for

Matthew’s accessory for the rest of your life. I think you’re becoming a fool. You

and sighed. “Matthew

wrong to say you’re obsessed with him? Your life revolves around him, and whatever he says goes. Will you jump off a cliff if

will never

truth hurts sometimes, but you must have values. Your life shouldn’t revolve around being a

do is stay home and do chores?

babbled, and I had no time to

to see your confident and radiant self again. You used to be a top student, my superstar! I just think it’s a shame to see

after slapping me. I don’t know who got on your nerves, but you’ve decided

when

them again today felt different. I didn’t know why I felt flustered and wondered if

the door and walked in with a gentle smile. “Honey, it’s time to

his voice from the other end of the call and said, “All right, go have your dinner.” Then she lowered her

that, she hung

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