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 her for long.” Ivanna

was too good to pass up. Since she had initiated it,

didn’t use this chance to

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

spoke as if it were our usual

hesitant as I tightened the grip on my phone. I sensed her

a bad time?”

mean? Even if I had a man over, I’d kick him out so you can come over,” Ivanna replied, “All right, then.

my daughter and felt a heavy weight on my chest. How nice would it be if none of this had happened?

her still–swollen lips and asked,

shook her head and consoled me, saying, “It doesn’t hurt

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wondered how lovely it would

I had duplicated in my bag to confirm whether they belonged to her place. However,

area as it had the best schools. That included Sunnydale, which provided education from kindergarten to high school. The school’s quality

wanted to buy a house here for Ava

to live in Amethyst Apartments. I’ve been eyeing this place for a while,” I spoke

Ava starts school,

froze in place as my heart raced. I wondered if Ivanna was preparing to snatch my daughter from

out to take Ava and noticed the bruise on her hips. “Hey, how did this happen?

seeing that injury

was trying to strike a nerve with

Ava and said coldly, “It was

sensed my alienation and stiffened.