Chapter 97
Beyond the Divorce
Begging on His Knees Matthew had carefully prepared everything in the house, but it was a love nest.
However, they never expected me to claim it one day.
This place marked the beginning of my new life.
I smiled bitterly and considered it a gift from Matthew, not to celebrate our anniversary but as a witness to our impending divorce.
Ava was thrilled when I told her this was our new home.
She ran around joyfully while I was grateful for children being unaware of the pain that often burdened adultsâ hearts.
As Ava drifted off to sleep that night, Matthew came over.
Although he looked neat, his face was bruised from a beating.
Matthew ignored Ivanna and approached me, eventually dropping to his knees.
That was the second time he had resorted to begging.
I looked at him with disdain and exhaustion, saying, âIf you intend to repeat your plea, stop.
You can leave.
now.
âHoney, please donât say that.
Where can I go? I want to be where you areâyouâre my home,â Matthew pleaded like a misbehaved child.
However, his words disgusted me.
I couldnât help but scoff as I stared at him, saying, âDo you think you can persuade me? Weâve been together for almost ten years.
Tell me, which of your words can I trust? You swore youâd change and told me we could return to the old days.
âYou planned such a grand event and claimed it to mark the start of our new lives, but you left a room full of guests to fuck your sister.
How desperate are you?â Although I remained composed on the outside, my Inner turmoil was unbearable.
âHave you ever considered how I had to force a smile as I entertained your guests? What am I to you?â
Matthew stepped forward to reach toward me, but I raised my voice, âStay away! Donât touch me, you disgusting bastard!â He froze as if he had just realized something.
Immediately after, I stood up and prepared to leave him.
However, he rose and embraced me to lean in for a kiss.
I instinctively kneed his groin, and he screamed in pain.
Ivanna Initially wanted to come to my aid, but she froze after hearing Matthewâs cry.
He gazed at him as he knelt and clutched his groin in agony.
felt no sympathy for him and kept my stem gaze on him, declaring 1 want a divorcel +15 BONUS Matthew looked up at me in desperation.
âYâYou⦠What did you say?â âNo matter how I say it, I mean the same thing.
Matthew, weâre getting a divorce!â I repeated firmly.
as âChloe, donât even think about it.
I wonât divorce you,â Matthew said, his face reddened from pa sweat dripped down his forehead.
He took a deep breath before continuing, âI just lost control.
I promise Iâll change.
âBut I canât be without you, our daughter, and this family! Iâll be even better to you and our daughter in the future.
She canât grow up without a complete family!â âThis family hasnât been complete since you slept with her! Do you honestly think Iâm a fool you can manipulate at will? You told me to put on a show with you to dispel the rumors, but the truth is out now, right? I suggest you out!â in wasting our time and figure it His face stiffened, but then he regained his composure.
âChloe, give me one more chance to explain!â âExplain? Matthew, please donât disgust me any further, I think the entire Foswood saw what happened.
I advise you to save your dignity and be a man!â Tears welled in my eyes as I spoke, but he had no strength to argue Then, Ivanna exclaimed, âMatthew, youâve made the headlines!â