Beyond the Divorce novel Chapter 10

Chapter 10 A Shocking Thought

Before I could answer, Matthew explained, “She’s not feeling well.”

He touched my shoulder gently and said, “Don’t worry, honey. The doctor said it wasn’t serious. We can go home once Ava’s passed the observation period.”

Home?! That word was a trigger for me. I got up and pushed Matthew away before running out of the ward, sobbing. The cracks in this family were already showing, and I knew it might shatter at any moment.

Now, Ava’s future stepmother was here, flaunting around me.

Ivanna followed me as I rushed out, and Ava started crying again.

“Coco, what’s wrong with you? Don’t scare Ava like that.” Ivanna grabbed my arm, trying to console me. “Hold it in for a while. The kid is more important.”

“Hold it in? How can I?!” I roared and glared at Ivanna.

I realized I had lost control and tried to collect myself, but I was trembling. My mouth twitched as I said, “You should go back! We’re fine. Since you’re so busy, you don’t have to delay your work for us!”

Afterward, I brushed past her and returned to the ward, wiping my tears. As soon as I entered, I saw Matthew comforting Ava. I went over and pulled him away with tears streaming down my face.

Matthew looked at me dumbfoundedly and said, “Don’t be too worried, okay? You scared Ava.”

Then Ivanna finally entered the room, not knowing what to do. She smacked her lips a few times, and the atmosphere became awkward.

“Chloe, I’ll leave. Don’t get too worked up over it. Call if you need me,” Ivanna said awkwardly before turning to my daughter. “Ava, I’m leaving now. Get well soon. Then I’ll buy you some yummy food!”