Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 14 The Spoiled Sister–in–law

“What’s wrong?” Matthew looked at me with concern. “Are you tired? Maybe you should take a nap. I

won’t leave. I’ll stay and play with Ava instead.”

I suppressed my emotions and nodded. “Yeah, I’m tired. You can entertain Ava while I rest.”

Afterward, I placed the plate of fruits on the coffee table and said, “Give her something to eat. There’s

more in the kitchen if those aren’t enough.”

“Sure thing. You go rest. I’ll take you both out for a meal once you’re up,” Matthew said, picking up a fork

to feed Ava.

When I went to the bedroom to lie down, I felt suffocated as tears welled in my eyes. It seemed those

two keys were an issue as Matthew rushed home just to take them back. I knew he wasn’t worried about

Ava.

Most knew a person’s conscience would be thrown out the window once they cheated. Also, I suspected

those keys might have belonged to another woman’s house, so I instinctively thought of Ivanna.

She had been doing well these past two years and no longer had to share a place with others. She even

rented a spacious apartment for herself but never mentioned where or invited me over. The setup

seemed convenient for bringing men home, I thought.

However, the more I considered it, the angrier it made me. People were hard to read, and I felt incredibly deceived and disgusted–no wonder she had questioned Matthew’s loyalty to me. It was a blatant

provocation!

fake Mrs. Murphy, she certainly wasn’t innocent. Otherwise, she wouldn’t

Melanie got herself caught in the middle, unwittingly making

more complicated.

good sign because they hid a shared secret

was no wonder I couldn’t find any clues. I wondered when Matthew became so wary of

mind, I clenched my pillow and felt a heavy weight on my chest. The father- daughter duo played

for the worst.

object. Ava held my and Matthew’s hands as we walked to the car, forming a heartwarming

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thought Matthew and I could become actors since we paraded around like

happy family.

bag as we were about to leave. When she saw us getting ready,

and asked, “Where

restaurant to eat!” Ava shouted

didn’t hesitate and walked to the

and I wondered when she

place to freeload.

much. Instead, he started the car and drove off when everyone

in silence. I hated

Melanie

for the incident at Galar Tower

along so confidently.

they ask or care about what

Since

out of the car while he looked for a parking spot. [1

ate out, so Ava’s excited chattering filled

you so noisy? Why are you

eating

anger. “What’s wrong with that? You’re much older than her, yet you can’t

aunt to her?”