Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 7 Looking for Evidence

I had almost finished preparing the food when Matthew returned with our daughter. Ava ran in, exclaiming in her sweet and childish voice, “Mommy, I’m back! Daddy picked me up!”

Her adorable voice brought tears to my eyes, but I suppressed my emotions. “I got you some pineapples. They’re your favorite, right?”

“Oh! Mommy, you’re the best! I can’t wait to eat them” She ran out and headed to Matthew, saying, “Daddy, I want to eat pineapples!”

“You can have a small piece for now. You can have more after dinner, okay?” Matthew washed his hands and took a small piece to hand to our eager little girl. Then he squeezed into the tiny kitchen and hugged me from behind. “Why did you make so much food?”

I felt terrible because this once-happy family of three was now on the verge of collapsing.

a business trip. You must be tired.” I forced a smile and asked, “Were

playfully nudged him with my elbow. “Set the table and get ready for

attempts made me sick. I wondered if he thought of the other woman whenever he held me. When I finished cooking, I smiled and asked, “Do you want a drink? It’s been a while, and

“Why do

asked as I turned to get the wine. “Since I made so many dishes, we need to celebrate.”

Matthew couldn’t handle alcohol well, so I poured him a little to avoid arousing suspicion. Then I poured myself half a glass and toasted with him.

and talkative. I pretended to be in high spirits as I reminisced about our college days, starting the business, and our current life. I seemed so happy.

drink too much. Ultimately, he drank more than he

was pounding as it was my first time looking through his things in so many years. I finally realized how foolish

through his pockets and bag but found

grab his hand, but he suddenly turned and caught me, staring at me with unfocused eyes. My heart was

water,” he slurred at me.

back onto the bed, fast asleep. I unlocked and looked through his phone but found no suspicious

WhatsApp only to realize he hadn’t been messaging many people. I opened the conversation of the first contact and saw the message