Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom novel Chapter 37

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.”

Matthew was in a meeting with a few other managers and looked surprised. He asked, “What’s wrong,

honey?”

He gestured for the others to leave and then hugged me. “Calm down and tell me what happened.”

“My mom called. Dad’s sick, and she’s asking me to return quickly.”

Tears fell from my face. I did not realize how much I needed a shoulder to lean on.

Matthew gave me a 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 care

of Ava. Please don’t cry.”

Nestled against him, I felt safe. I wish I could have a refuge like this forever.

Matthew told his secretary, Jack, to book a flight for me.

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