Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 26 The Voice on the Phone

I paused before snapping back to reality and realized she was right. I couldn’t lose everything without a fight or reclaiming what was rightfully mine. Even if I fought and lost, I wouldn’t regret it. At that point, my phone had stopped ringing.

I stared into Ivanna’s calm eyes and gradually regained my composure. My thoughts began to clear, and I wiped my face, saying, “I get it now! I’m grateful to have a clear–headed person like you by my side. You constantly remind me of my priorities.”

When the phone rang again, I had already sorted my emotions. Ivanna passed me the phone and nodded. “You’ve got this

I took a deep breath and swiped the screen to answer the call, “Hey, honey. It’s about time you called. I need to ask you, where’s the money in our account? Ava had pneumonia, and I had to rush her to the hospital in the middle of the night.

“Nothing was left when I tried to withdraw money from the card. What’s going on?”

Ivanna smacked her forehead when she heard my words. However, I knew Matthew well and phrased it to fit my personality, especially since he would be on guard if I didn’t bring it up.

“Hi, honey. I used the money, but don’t worry. I’ll explain when I get home,” sure enough, Matthew

comforted me, “How’s Ava now?”

“She’s still on the IV, and her fever was 39.5 degrees. It’s quite serious. When are you coming back? Can’t

you hurry?” I pretended to sound anxious, “I’m scared and had to wake your parents in the middle of the

night.

the money? Don’t you know we

not around?”

conversations were mundane last time, but maintaining this calm tone took so

at myself, I realized I also

I’ll try to finish my

to reassure me, “Take care of our daughter and make sure you rest too.

lot,

bittersweet smile at

then, I’m heading out for work!”

now. I

was about to hang up, I heard a coquettish voice

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daughter to the

those thoughts as I plopped on the hospital bed with the phone falling

was alarmed at my reaction and squatted before me. She held my hand and asked

wrong? Hm?”

at Ivanna in a daze as that coquettish voice echoed in my

did he

said sobbingly, “Ivanna, find me

stood up, hugged me, and patted my back, “Okay!

days later. He was the lawyer Ivanna had found for me. I explained the situation