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?”

faked a smile and took the towel from my hand. Then he stood behind me

his mind was elsewhere and asked casually, “Who just called

my mom,” Matthew replied before I could barely finish

panic. He shoved the towel in my hand and

avoid my probing questions.

and pondered momentarily. I knew Matthew had lied again since the call couldn’t have been from his mother, as I had dialed her

made any calls.

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

opening her eyes as she peed.

drink during dinner.

was jarring in the small bathroom. Matthew

he was holding Ava in his haste to reach for his

toilet before landing on the wet floor, I watched in horror, unable to

to the damp ground

over, leaving Matthew stunned. I picked up our daughter and noticed her lips bleeding as they

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

arms.

I sat on the couch to wipe the blood off

aching so intensely that I struggled to breathe. Meanwhile,

over what had just

had consumed him over his carelessness. Nonetheless, he followed me out

Ava’s bloodied lips with a panicked expression, trying to console her. 1

to Ava’s lips,

repeatedly.

through my body. I never expected the man

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