Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 21

Chapter 21 My Best Friend’s Keys

After touring around her house, I felt a bit disappointed. There wasn’t even a pair of men’s slippers in her

place.

I suspect she had tidied up since it took her two hours to come and pick us up

to hide any evidence. I figured she had thought things through.

It was enough time for her

Ivanna prepared a few snacks for Ava, perhaps because she sensed how distracted I was. She then

turned on the TV, played a cartoon, and sat beside me. Soon after, she began to scrutinize me, making

me feel uncomfortable.

Then, she patted my hand, saying, “Let it out.”

My heart raced, and I looked at her defensively while withdrawing my hand. “Let what out?”

“Share what’s on your mind,” Ivanna encouraged as if trying to coax me.

my mind? What do

of silence, she stood up abruptly. “You stay

I’ll make something for you

removing her coat and changing clothes, she

and gazed at the large screen,

headed in the right direction. Suddenly, her phone rang,

it was Matthew calling.

to the kitchen. I heard

tone tender and different from when she was with me.

a thousand needles pricking my

rose and headed to the kitchen, but as I approached, I noticed that Ivanna

placed the phone in her apron pocket.

looked surprised at my sudden appearance. “Go and keep Ava company. You’re my guest, so I’ll take

wait for the food.”

and didn’t move, leaning against the kitchen door frame. “Did you buy this house

It’s the company’s,” Ivanna chuckled while looking

company is something else, huh? Not many companies provide housing for employees these

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wanted to check the savings account I

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