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.

Matthew to

a scrape on her forehead. The doctor told us she had a minor concussion as she vomited after the fall. They also suggested keeping her in the hospital after the

frightened and tearful as she stared

injuries. The dean said a boy

I heard horrified me because I knew the slide was

even care for the children at your school?! As parents, we trust you with our children, yet this is what happens?!” I couldn’t stand their

hysterical. Even Ava was scared and shivered as she continued crying.

the hospital administration procedures and arranged a hospital room for Ava. After the doctor had settled everything, Ivanna called

still told her that Ava had fallen and was hospitalized. Soon after, Ivanna

the ward. The two looked calm, though I could see a subtle exchange of glances between them.

and feigned ignorance. Then I asked Ivanna, “You’re done with

brushed off my question and asked, “Did you