Beyond the Divorce

Many people see my husband as the perfect husband. He cared for me and loved me in every way. Yet, he still cheated on me right under my nose. Faced with the hypocrisy and ugliness behind his facade as a perfect husband, I've decided to serve him karma on a silver platter!

"Two days ago?Where?"I asked, feeling a little anxious.

Ivanna noticed my reaction and retorted, "What’s with that look?"

"Where did you see him?"I couldn't care less about bantering with her and continued pressing for answers.

However, Ivanna's phone started ringing.

Immediately after, she closed her laptop and stuffed it into her bag.

"I have to go.Let's meet up again another time!"

I had more questions, but she ignored me and left.

I was helpless, but a strange sense of fear filled my heart.

I sat alone in the cafe with my mind in turmoil.

Just then, my phone rang, and when I looked, it was Ivanna.

I answered the call to complain, "You're something else, huh?You left me hanging!"

I answered the call to complain, "You're something else, huh?You left me hanging!"

"Something came up at work, so I was in a rush."Ivanna sounded tired.

I hesitated to reply but couldn't hold back and asked her, " you mentioned seeing Matthew two days ago.Where was he?What time was it?"

This question had been bugging me all day.

Ivanna paused on the other end before she answered calmly, "Honestly, I forgot the exact location.It was just a fleeting glimpse while I was driving."

For some reason, her answer left me a bit disappointed.

"I realize how obsessed you are with your husband.You seem to light up whenever I mention Matthew.Can't you prioritize yourself more?Since Ava is already in kindergarten, you should do something for yourself.

"Don't tell me you plan on being Matthew's accessory for the rest of your life. I think you're becoming a fool.You seem completely disconnected from the outside world because Matthew is the only person in yours," Ivanna mocked me.

Your life revolves around him, and whatever he says goes.Will you jump off a cliff if he says so?Will you count the money for him if he sells you off?"Ivanna didn’t hold back.

"Ugh, you're such a jinx!Matthew will never sell me!"I retorted.

"Yeah, you're right.Your beloved Matthew will never sell you, but I will!"

Ivanna sneered disdainfully."The truth hurts sometimes, but you must have values. Your life shouldn't revolve around being a housewife and doing chores. That's not love.That's being a fool!

She noticed my silence and softened her tone.

"Chloe, I want to see your confident and radiant self again.You used to be a top student, my superstar!I just think it's a shame to see you wasting your time, slaving away at home like this."

"Enough.This is like giving me a pat on the back after slapping me.I don't know who got on your nerves, but you've decided to vent it on me."

We both laughed when I said that.

Still, I knew Ivanna always spoke her mind.

Although she had mentioned similar things before, hearing them again today felt different.

I didn’t know why I felt flustered and wondered if Ivanna was trying to imply something.