Female Novel
Chapter 42
Chapter 42 An Unforgivable Sin
This would be my promise to live on and embrace a new version of myself.
Ivanna saw my determination and shook her head. She advised, “Have something to eat.”
I nodded, and she strode out to prepare some food. Meanwhile, I gathered my emotions and fixed myappearance before leaving the room. After the meal, I told Ivanna, “I’m going to pick up my daughter.”
“Are you sure? Why don’t you stay with me for a few days and calm down before doing that?”
I knew she was worried, so I looked at her and said firmly, “I won’t give up so easily. I’ll take back
everything that belongs to me!”
“Then how will you explain not leaving to see your parents?” Ivanna was still worried.
I remained calm and replied, “I have an explanation.”
Immediately after, I changed into my own clothes, picked up my bag, and checked my phone. Beforeleaving. I instructed Ivanna, “Please get that coat cleaned for me.”
“I’ll send you there.” Ivanna grabbed her bag, put on her shoes, and took the coat. On the way, sheasked
me about my next steps
I shook my head and said, I haven’t decided yet, but I won’t spare them.”
As I unlocked my phone, a flood of notifications greeted me. I called my mother back and learned thatmy father’s condition had improved. I could hear the joy in my mother’s voice, and I sighed in relief.
Finally, luck was on my side.
I told my mother I would return after the hurricane and then hung up to recheck my phone, I sawseveral missed calls from Matthew but didn’t dare to return his call. Instead, I called my mother–in–law.
I informed her I hadn’t left, so she didn’t have to pick Ava up today.
Everything seemed normal when I reached home with Ava. Matthew saw us, and his face lit up.“Honey, Ava, you’re home! I made some food for you two. Wash your hands. Dinner’s almost ready.”
It was apparent he knew I didn’t’leave yesterday. He approached and took the things from my hands.Afterward, he said, “I got home late after last night’s gathering, and my phone died. After charging it, I
forgot to turn it back on, so I missed your call.
“I thought you were calling to let me know you landed safely.” There was a hint of probing in his tone,called my mom early this morning and learned that you didn’t leave. Are you mad at me? I’ve beentrying
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Matthew tried to embrace me, but I avoided him and took Ava to the bathroom to wash her hands.
Matthew followed and said, “Honey, don’t be upset. Do you know how worried I was when I couldn’treach
you? Where have you been all this time? Did Ivanna pick you up?”
Although he spoke, my mind was full of sickening images of him and Melanie. I felt queasy and gentlypushed Ava out of the bathroom before shutting the door. I suppressed my disgust and reminded
myself
to endure it.
I couldn’t ruin all my efforts and had to hold on for my daughter’s sake. After washing my face, I opened
the door and left the bathroom, saying, “Ava, let’s eat.”
Matthew was overjoyed. “That’s right, honey. Let’s eat!”
He approached me, and his hand accidentally grazed the bandage on my arm. I winced in pain,startling him. Only then did he notice the bandage. “Honey, what happened? Why are you injured? Letme see!”
I didn’t expect the man I had lived with for many years to be so skilled at feigning concern. I thought itwas a waste that he didn’t enter the entertainment industry. He could’ve won many awards.
“Tell me, how did this happen?” He even raised his voice.
“What’s there to ask? Would this have happened if you had picked me up last night?” I stood myground,
giving an equal performance.
Matthew’s eyes darkened, “What happened? I’m sorry, honey. Please tell me how you got injured.”novelbin
“Eat your meal. I don’t want to talk about it.” I softened my attitude a bit, worried about scaring Ava. I
carried her to her seat and grabbed a bowl to feed her.
Matthew paused, then reluctantly sat beside me. He tended to our meal, showing his caring andconsiderate side. Deep down, I knew Matthew wasn’t concerned about my injury. Instead, he wasworried
about where I was and getting exposed.