Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 18

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Chapter 18 An Unnecessary Casualty

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Ava had fallen asleep before we could reach home. After parking the car, Matthew went to pick her up

and carry her to the room. Once he tucked her in, I got ready to bathe.

Meanwhile, Matthew’s phone kept buzzing, and he would glance at it before hanging up. He seemed

uneasy, I knew it was because he wouldn’t dare answer it when I was around.

I took a change of clothes and my phone to the bathroom. After placing my things aside, I turned on the

water and left the door slightly ajar to listen for any movement outside. As expected, I heard Matthew

speaking into the phone hushedly.

Since that was the case, I called Ivanna and only heard the busy tone. It confirmed my suspicion that

Matthew was talking to her on the phone.

My hands trembled with anger as I showered hastily and left the bathroom. Matthew heard my footsteps

and quickly disconnected the call. He entered the room from the balcony and feigned ignorance, saying.

Hey, honey, are you done?”

took the towel from my hand. Then he stood behind me

was elsewhere and asked casually,

my mom,” Matthew replied before I could barely finish

and caused Matthew to panic. He shoved the towel in my hand and

my probing

Matthew had lied again since the call couldn’t

made any calls.

against the bathroom wall and felt utterly helpless. Just then, Matthew walked in while still carrying Ava. She had woken up because she needed

not even opening her eyes as she peed. It seemed she must’ve had

drink during dinner.

again. The ringtone was jarring

holding Ava in his

the wet floor, I

seat to the

leaving Matthew stunned. I picked up our daughter

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Murphy, you idiot!” I yelled at him as he stood frozen, then left

arms.

lip trembled. I sat on the couch to wipe the blood

struggled to breathe. Meanwhile, the

was still shocked over what had just

him over his carelessness. Nonetheless, he followed me

lips with a panicked expression, trying to console

carefully pressed the tissues to Ava’s lips, comforting her by kissing

repeatedly.

never expected the

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