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

are with your husband. You seem to light up whenever I mention Matthew. Can’t you prioritize yourself more? Since Ava is

your life. I think you’re becoming a fool. You seem

awkwardly and sighed.

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 if he

will never sell me!” I retorted.

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

cares about you. How can you keep his interest if all you do is stay home and do chores? Let

and I had no time to

your confident and radiant self again. You used to be a top student, my

This is like giving me a pat on the back after slapping me. I don’t know who got on your nerves, but you’ve decided to vent it on

both laughed when I said that.

had mentioned similar things before, hearing them again today felt different. I didn’t know why I felt flustered and wondered if Ivanna was trying to

knocked on the door and walked in with a

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.

that, she