Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 37 An Urgent Call from Home

The call shook me to the core. I hadn’t visited my hometown in two years due to Ava’s age and Matthew’s packed schedule. He wasn’t comfortable with me traveling alone with Ava, which was why I hadn’t been

back for so long.

I held the phone, feeling dazed. A wave of guilt washed over me.

Although I was the only daughter, I grew apart from my parents after college. I turned to them only in tough times, but I had neglected them in the past couple of years.

Assuming my parents were healthy, I cared for Matthew’s parents more than my own. However, the word

stroke” changed everything.

I felt panic, realizing what a terrible daughter I had been. They raised me, but I had done nothing for them.

My parents had waited for me without complaint. How could I tell them that my marriage was crumbling

and that the family I had devoted myself to was falling apart?

There was no time to dwell. I rushed to Matthew’s office, almost in tears, and blurted out, “Honey, please

book me a flight. I need to go home.”

was in a meeting with a few other managers

honey?”

to leave and then hugged me. “Calm down and tell me what happened.”

Dad’s sick, and she’s asking me to return

fell from my face. I did not realize how much I

comforting pat on the back. “Don’t worry. Everything will be fine. Il make all the arrangements. You go ahead while I handle things at work before heading over. My parents can take

Ava. Please

I wish I could have

Jack, to book a flight for me.

reassured me again, “I’ll take you home now. Bring a few more clothes and necessities If

longer. Stop crying, all right?”

to head home and pack. I wiped away my tears, grabbed

building with Matthew.

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hurricane. My unease Increased as

imminent.

sorted my luggage, Matthew drove me to the airport. His phone kept ringing, and

“I have an appointment to meet Mr. Scott from

I’ll be fine.” I assured Matthew. I didn’t want

holding me close. “I