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 inform him about Ava’s

Ava crying in the emergency room with a scrape on her forehead. The doctor told us she had a minor concussion as she vomited after the fall. They

tearful as she stared at Matthew guiltily. The

displeased, he maintained his composure and asked the dean about Ava’s injuries. The dean said a boy had pushed Ava off

I knew the slide was at least five feet

the children at your school?! As parents, we trust you with our children, yet this is what

me so hysterical. Even Ava

while the dean guiltily handled the hospital administration procedures and arranged a hospital room for Ava. After

figured she knew about what had happened. Regardless, I still told her that Ava had fallen and was hospitalized. Soon after, Ivanna

could see a subtle exchange of glances between them.

reacting and feigned ignorance. Then I

off my question and asked, “Did you