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

the opportunity was too good to

be fair if I 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 be

as if it

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

a bad time?”

Even if I had a man over, I’d kick him out so you can come over,” Ivanna replied,

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

her still–swollen lips and asked, “Do

and consoled me, saying, “It doesn’t hurt anymore, and Daddy

+15 BONUS

would be to be as Innocent as

to confirm whether they belonged to her place. However, I was surprised that her apartment was in one of the most well–known upscale neighborhoods in Foswood, Amethyst

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

had mentioned this area to Matthew before since I wanted to buy a house

Apartments. I’ve been eyeing this place for a while,” I spoke sincerely, forgetting

you?” Ivanna spoke rapidly. “That’s not an easy feat. When Ava starts school, you can let her stay with me if you trust me. We’ll go to

froze in place as my heart raced. I wondered if Ivanna was

noticed the bruise on

that injury on

surprise as if she was trying

I hugged Ava and said coldly, “It was an accident.”

alienation