Chapter 3 Anxiety " 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 . She glanced at the screen and hushed me before leaning into her chair and answering the call . After a few sentences , she straightened up , glanced at me , and said , " What ?! I'll be right there ! " 2 Immediately after , she closed her laptop and stuffed it into her bag . " I have to go . Let's meet up again another time ! " " Wait ... You ... " I had more questions , but she ignored me and left . She said she saw Matthew two days ago , but he was supposed to be on his business trip in Canta then . Where did she see him ? Was she at Canta for a trip as well ? a I shrunk back into the seat silently . I was helpless , but a strange sense of fear filled my heart . The TikTok video kept playing in my mind , but I wasn't sure if it was Matthew.1 Was he lying to me ? Did he not go to Canta at all ? Is he having an affair ? 2 I sat alone in the cafe with my mind in turmoil . Despite the warm sunlight shining on me , I couldn't stop shivering . I wondered what I should do if Matthew had an affair and what would happen to Ava . 3 I was so absent - minded the whole day that I forgot to pick Ava up . Fortunately , Matthew returned early today . Seeing that I had forgotten to pick Ava up , he quickly comforted me and left for kindergarten , Once he left , I forced myself to get up and started cooking . Before Matthew returned with our daughter , Melanie walked in unexpectedly . She had a key to our place and treated it as her own home . Although I disliked this , Matthew indulged her . When she saw me in the kitchen , 1/3 +25 Bonus she put down her bag and came over . She leaned against the door and asked , " Why are you cooking ? Where's my brother ? " 2 I was washing the vegetables as I replied , " He went to pick Ava up . " " It's already late , and he's only going to pick her up now ? " Melanie's tone carried a hint of reproach . She always acted pampered and arrogant , as if she was the boss of the house . Her attitude toward me , her sister - in - law , was also unpredictable . However , I had grown accustomed to her behavior over the years . After all , she was Matthew's sister , and I had no choice but to accept the good and bad of marrying him . 2 " Do we have squid at home ? I want some calamari ! " She asked casually . 2 I gestured toward the fridge. " Look in there . Your brother probably bought some . " Just then , Ava's tender voice echoed from the doorway . " Mommy , I'm back ! Why did you forget to pick me up today ? " She ran up to me , looking at me with her head tilted . Although I felt guilty , I smiled and pinched her nose with my wet hands . " I was busy . I promise I won't forget my baby next time . " Matthew came in with our daughter's little backpack and looked at us dotingly . Meanwhile , Melanie approached the doorway and greeted him , " Matt ! " a " Why are you here ? " Matthew asked as he put down his things and removed his coat . Then he entered the kitchen and wrapped his arms around me . The next second , he removed my apron and put it on himself . " I got this , honey . You can go play with Ava . " Melanie stared at her brother and sarcastically remarked , " My brother is such a good husband . I want to find someone like him in the future ! " 2 Matthew snapped , " Leave the kitchen and stop causing trouble . Just wait for the meal to be ready . " " I don't want to . I'll help you ! " Melanie spoke playfully , then squeezed into the kitchen . " I want to experience being a supportive wife ! " a I sighed at her words and thought she was shameless . How could she dream about 2/3 opses 3 Anxiety +25 Bonus finding someone like her brother when she was just a good - for - nothing who lazed around all day ? It'd be a curse for whoever married her . 2 I was already annoyed , but seeing Melanie amplified it . She was a grown woman who constantly pestered her brother . I knew she was only sucking up to Matthew to ask for money again . The Murphys had lived in poor conditions in their earlier years . Matthew's parents worked odd jobs everywhere , while Melanie often fell sick and needed tentative care . Life was challenging for them back then , and Matthew felt helpless . 1 However , Matthew and his family's lives changed drastically when my company kicked off . In a way , Matthew and I supported a big family , especially Melanie . 3 She always asked for money as if we were supposed to give it to her . She was practically a parasite yet unapologetic and still dared to be carefree . I was genuinely speechless . 4 I took my daughter's hand and left the kitchen . If Melanie was out of sight , she was out of mind . Just then , my phone rang , and when I looked , it was Ivanna . 2 Comments 仙 Support Share 3/3