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

asked casually, “Who

was my mom,” Matthew replied before

Ava cried out and caused Matthew to panic. He shoved

to avoid my probing

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

made any calls.

leaned against the bathroom wall and felt utterly helpless. Just then, Matthew walked in while still carrying

still half–asleep, not even opening her eyes as she peed. It seemed she must’ve had too much

drink during dinner.

was jarring in the small

Ava in his haste to

before landing on the wet

seat to the damp ground

rushed 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 left the bathroom with

arms.

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

struggled to

over what

was either that or guilt had consumed him over his carelessness. Nonetheless,

lips with a panicked expression,

pressed the tissues to Ava’s lips,

repeatedly.

inexplicable pain surged through my body. I never expected the man I had always

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