Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 24

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Sure enough, Matthew soon came to the office.

With a composed smile, I asked, “Did Johnson call you? Where were you so early in the

morning?”

“Yes, he called me. He said you were coming to work, and I was surprised you didn’t

mention it last night.”

He removed his coat, hung it up, and then looked at me. “I just went to check out a

construction site on

the way here.”

I explained, “It was a spur–of–the–moment decision. I felt a bit free after sending Ava to

daycare.”

Meanwhile, Matthew approached and sat beside me. “I thought about something on the

way back. You

can go to the general office if you insist on working. I think it suits you well. It’s flexible, no

pressure, and

it’s also good to have someone overseeing company matters.”

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“No, I’m going to the marketing department. That’s where I’m best suited,” I rejected

Matthew’s

arrangement, expressing my thoughts and seeming stubborn.

I understood Matthew’s intention to send me to the general office. It was just a nominal

position, but I

wanted to get involved to know what Tanum Corporation was like as a company now.

“But Johnson is in the marketing department.”

“Hey! I can start as a regular employee. He’s your right–hand man, and I won’t usurp his

authority. I want to challenge myself and see if I still have my previous drive. I miss those

days,” I spoke lightly.

Then I smiled without care and continued, “The schedule is flexible too. If you make me

work every day, I might not adjust well. I haven’t worked for four to five years, so let me

ease into it.”

Matthew relaxed once I said that. Then he walked over to my side, laughing. “All right,

honey. You get to

decide. Whatever makes you happy.”

Johnson was efficient and quickly cleared out an office for me. The room was decently

sized, right next

to his office.

I was true to my words, slowly easing into work life again. I went through the motions at

peace, doing nothing substantial all day. I looked at client information and checked In with

different departments haphazardly, without strict protocol.

Sometimes, I disappeared for half the day but would show up in the office again before the

day ended.

Nobody knew my routine.

I had been a restraint on Matthew since I returned to work. Although he seemed busy, we

showed some

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Initially, Johnson was quite nervous, closely monitoring and circling my actions. However,

my working pattern for the past three days and idling for two left him at a loss on how to

keep up. Gradually, he

relaxed.

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That was when I heard him saying I was just passing the time by being at the company.

Frankly, that wasn’t all I was doing. While others thought I was just easing in, Ivanna had

dug up Tanum Corporation’s clientele information, and I was busy going through those

records.

Time wasn’t on my side, and Ava developed a high fever on the night Matthew was on a

business trip in Operose. My daughter’s fever was so severe that I had to immediately

take her to the hospital.

However, after arriving at the hospital, I discovered the billing counter only accepted cash.

I rummaged through my purse and, fortunately, found my bank card. A nurse told me

there was an ATM near the entrance, and I handed Ava to the doctor before rushing to

withdraw some money.

I was petrified when I realized I couldn’t withdraw even a hundred dollars. This card held

the money Matthew and I had saved to buy a house. We hadn’t touched it for years, and

the money was supposed to

remain in the account until we found the right house. 1

How could there be no money in there? I felt dizzy as I checked the account a few times.

Then I quickly

pulled out my phone and called Matthew to ask what was happening and where the

money went.

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