Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom novel Chapter 20

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

didn’t dare to talk to her for long.” Ivanna teased me.

After some thought, I figured the opportunity was too good to pass up. Since she had initiated it, it

wouldn’t be fair if I didn’t use this chance to meet with her.

“Sure! I don’t care where we go 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 able to find you if I don’t know where you live.” I

I spoke as if it were our usual banter.

Ivanna seemed hesitant as I tightened the grip on my phone. I sensed her reluctance and probed, “Is this

a bad time?”

“What do you mean? Even if I had a man over, I’d kick him out so you can come over,” Ivanna replied, “All right, then. You stay there, and I’ll pick you and Ava up later. I’ll be there soon!”

After ending the call, 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 gotten hurt.

I looked at her still–swollen lips and asked, “Do they still hurt?”

Ava shook her head and consoled me, saying, “It doesn’t hurt anymore, and Daddy said he didn’t mean it..

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