Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 8 Unexpected Company

I forced myself out of bed the following day. The dark circles around my eyes were horrible, and Matthew noticed them. He asked in surprise, “

The following day, I forced myself out of bed. My dark circles were horrible.

Matthew saw my haggard face and asked in surprise, “Are you sick, Coco? Why do you look so pale?”

“You kept me up all night,” I retorted, not in the mood for pleasantries.

He was stunned but hugged me with a shy grin. “No more drinking for you. Exercise is better instead since it helps with sleep.”

heard his words. I rushed to

behind me and patted my back. “What’s wrong with you? Maybe I

nothing. I just didn’t sleep well. You should take Ava

get some sleep while I send Ava to school. If you don’t feel well, just

daughter’s chatter get softer as they left. Finally, they closed the door behind them, and I left the bed to run to the window. I watched Matthew enter the car

drove out of the gated community. My eyes teared up as I wondered if only everything could return to how it was before. Afterward, I changed into my jeans and t-shirt and tied

facing the entrance. I knew

three consecutive days. I couldn’t even see Matthew because I overlooked one crucial detail. He often used

this on the fourth day.

be talking on the phone as he headed toward Crowne Square. My heart raced as I got up and followed him from a distance.

so I knew he wasn’t going far. He crossed the road at an intersection

perfect palace for elites in the surrounding commercial district to hang out and discuss business here.

the floor-to-ceiling

the second floor. The person wore a stunning rose-pink professional pantsuit, looking bold and graceful. It was Ivanna. She looked more beautiful than usual today.