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.

must admit he was my everything, and I feared losing

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

becoming a fool. You seem completely disconnected

and sighed. “Matthew said…”

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

Matthew will never sell me!” I retorted.

beloved Matthew will never sell you, but I will!” Ivanna sneered disdainfully. “The truth hurts sometimes, but you must have values. Your life shouldn’t revolve around being a housewife and

you keep his interest if all you do is stay home and do chores? Let me ask you something. Besides your

I had no time to refute.

to be a

don’t know who got on your

both laughed when I

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

then, Matthew knocked on the door and walked in with a gentle smile.

her voice and advised, “Consider what I said. Take my words to

she hung up.