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.

be tired.” I forced

a reply, and my heart immediately sank. I playfully nudged him with my elbow. “Set the table

When I finished cooking, I smiled and asked, “Do you want a drink? It’s been a while, and

me questioningly. “Why do you suddenly want to drink?”

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

pieces as I spoke. I knew Matthew couldn’t handle alcohol well, so I poured him a little to avoid arousing suspicion. Then

in high spirits as I reminisced about our college days, starting the business, and

I was and poured himself another glass of wine while reminding me not to drink too much. Ultimately, he drank more than he could handle. He was drunk

before beginning my mission. My heart was pounding as it was my first time looking

pockets and bag but found nothing

approached him, trying to grab his hand, but he

he slurred at

through his phone but found no suspicious names in the call history. I recognized

his WhatsApp only to realize he hadn’t been messaging many people. I opened the conversation of