Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 9 Misfortunes Come in Threes

I smiled bitterly, replied, “Okay,” and then hung up. Ivanna had become a conniving woman in my eyes. She had pretended to be sincere in advising me to reflect on my values, but now she mocked me in front of my husband.

I finally realized how unpredictable people could be. No wonder she tried to probe me by claiming to have seen Matthew. It became evident that it was because of her guilty conscience.

Matthew had said it had been long since he saw Ivanna. I felt heartbroken that he had deceived me like that. I invested myself in Ivanna and Matthew in this unfamiliar city, and they betrayed me. I didn’t know who to trust anymore.

I kept staring at the window before calling Matthew. As I suspected, his response matched Ivanna’s.

I was outraged and rushed to the cafe, but my phone rang as I entered. I received a call from the kindergarten teacher, saying that Ava had fallen off the slide and got sent to the hospital. The news terrified me, and I quickly hailed a cab to the hospital.

I called Matthew to

found Ava crying in the emergency room with a scrape on her forehead. The doctor told us she had a

was frightened and tearful as she stared at Matthew guiltily. The dean was also there, apologizing repeatedly.

and asked the dean about Ava’s injuries. The dean said a boy had pushed

because I knew the slide was at least five feet

school?! As parents, we trust you with our children, yet this is what happens?!” I couldn’t

Matthew, as he had never seen me so hysterical. Even Ava was scared and shivered as

administration procedures and arranged a hospital room for

her that Ava had fallen and was hospitalized. Soon after, Ivanna rushed into

The two looked calm, though I could see a subtle exchange of glances

Then I asked Ivanna, “You’re done with

anything important.” Ivanna brushed off my question