Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 20 An Excellent Opportunity

I glanced at the incessantly ringing phone, unsure how to describe my emotions. The timing was

impeccable because she called just as Matthew left. I knew he must’ve called her and reported the

situation as soon as he left.

I calmly answered the call, “Yes, Ivanna?”

real mood.

“What are you up to? is Ava okay?” Ivanna sounded like she was in a great

Of course, she would be in a great mood. She must be taking advantage of last night’s argument between.

Matthew and me.

“It seems like you’re free today to call me so early in the morning. There was a hint of sarcasm in my

tone.

“Well, I’m not a robot. Even I need to recharge and maintain myself!” Ivanna laughed. “Let’s go out.”

“Ava isn’t at school yet, so I’m just playing with her at home,” I replied.

“Oh? That’s great. Bring her along so I can spoil her a little. Since you weren’t in a good mood last time, I

to talk to her for long.” Ivanna teased

figured the opportunity was too good to pass up.

use this chance

been there because you’ve been hiding it

spoke as if it were our usual

seemed hesitant as I tightened the grip on my phone.

a bad time?”

out so you can come over,” Ivanna replied, “All

a heavy weight on my chest. How nice would it be if none of this had happened? Then I could treat it all as a nightmare. At least Ava

and asked, “Do they still

and consoled me, saying, “It doesn’t hurt anymore, and Daddy said he didn’t mean

+15 BONUS

choked up and wondered how lovely it would be to be

downstairs to meet her. I hid the two keys I had duplicated in my bag to confirm whether they belonged to her place. However, I was surprised that her apartment was in one of

Sunnydale, which provided education from kindergarten to high school. The

this area to Matthew before since I wanted to buy a house here for Ava to attend Sunnydale

didn’t expect you to live in Amethyst Apartments. I’ve been eyeing this place for a while,” I spoke sincerely, forgetting my resentment

feat. When Ava starts school, you can let her stay

as my heart raced. I wondered if Ivanna was preparing

she reached out to take Ava and noticed the

that injury on her lips

surprise as if she was trying to strike a

and said coldly, “It was

sensed my alienation and stiffened.