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

dare to talk to her for long.” Ivanna teased me.

opportunity was too good to pass up.

if I didn’t use this chance to meet with

care where we go as long as I can relax and have some quiet time. Can I come to your place? I’ve never been there because you’ve been hiding it from me. What if something happened to you? I won’t be able to find you if I don’t know where you

if it were our

tightened the grip on my phone.

a bad time?”

you mean? Even if I had a man over, I’d kick him out so you can come over,” Ivanna replied, “All right, then. You stay there, and I’ll pick you and Ava up later.

ending the call, I held my daughter and felt 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 wouldn’t have

at her still–swollen lips and asked,

me, saying, “It doesn’t

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wondered how lovely it would be to be as Innocent as my daughter.

whether they belonged to her place. However,

education from kindergarten to high school. The school’s quality of education was supposedly the best in the province.

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

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

sights on Sunnydale, haven’t you?” Ivanna spoke rapidly. “That’s not an easy feat. When Ava starts school, you

my heart raced. I wondered if Ivanna was

take Ava and noticed the bruise on her hips. “Hey, how did

remember seeing that injury on

as if she was trying to strike a nerve with me.

Ava and said coldly, “It was

alienation and stiffened.