Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 11 A Pleasant Surprise

Ava seemed to cling to me more after the fall. She remained glued to me, and I could not move without her, which drove me crazy at times. Meanwhile, Matthew didn’t give me space to figure things out.

His work hours were punctual, and I had no room to pinpoint issues with him. Everything he brought back yielded no clues. I even began to question if I was hallucinating at times.

After finally putting Ava to sleep at noon, I realized we were out of fresh vegetables and fruits at home. Since Ava was fast asleep, I knew I had to rush to the market before she woke up.

The market was nearby, and I was too lazy to change my clothes, so I hurried out the door and aimed to return as quickly as possible. However, I was dumbfounded when I returned from buying groceries because I didn’t have my keys.

I pondered for a while and smacked my forehead in frustration because I must’ve forgotten to bring them when I left. I decided to call Matthew, and he answered in a hushed tone. Afterward, I explained the situation, and he responded, “I’m in a meeting and can’t leave. Get Mel to bring them to you.”

Melanie. She also had the spare keys, which would be perfect if I could get the ones she had borrowed.

some time before Melanie finally picked up. There was a lot of

at home. Can

right now and pretty busy. I can’t do it,” Melanie responded swiftly, and then she shouted to

come and take them from you,”

Melanie could reply, I heard someone talking to her on the other end, “Miss, can you come and see if the

call ended

What closet? I was puzzled and wondered what kind of closet she had to go and see. Melanie had always been pampered, and people always handed things to her. I couldn’t understand why she would need

grumbled, “She must be up to no good again. She always lazes around and is

couldn’t help but sigh as I leaned against the door helplessly. I feared Ava might wake up

I would be there, I could also see if Mattew was telling

entered the cab a while later, I rested my forehead in my hands and fell into deep thought. I wondered

had made a fool of myself and regretted not changing before leaving home.

save me some dignity. However, he didn’t answer his phone, so