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.

he was my everything, and I feared losing

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

rest of your life. I think you’re becoming a fool. You seem completely disconnected from the

smiled awkwardly and sighed. “Matthew said…”

Your life revolves around him, and whatever he says goes. Will you jump off a cliff if he says so? Will you count the money for him

will never

sneered disdainfully. “The truth hurts sometimes, but you must have values. Your life

interest if all you do is stay home and do

I had no time to refute.

her tone. “Chloe, I want 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 you wasting your time, slaving

don’t know who got on your nerves, but you’ve decided to vent it on me.”

both laughed when I said that.

knew Ivanna always spoke her mind. Although she had mentioned similar things before, hearing them again today felt different. I didn’t know why I felt flustered and wondered if Ivanna was

and walked in with a gentle smile. “Honey, it’s time to eat!”

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 to heart, and don’t get blinded by

that, she hung