Beyond the Divorce

Faced with everyone blaming her for her abrupt departure, Lauren responded with a calm smile, "Actually, leaving was a spontaneous decision. I just wanted to be carefree and wander for a while." She laughed. "So I truly followed my heart. I had no plans. I just wanted to get out there and see the world. I told no one, not even Chlo."

Though she spoke lightly, only I knew what she was thinking when she left.

I was convinced that her mindset at the time was one of living or dying based on her own choices, which was precisely what I had feared. Fortunately, she returned unharmed. Ivanna asked if Lauren encountered any dangers in the past six months.

"There are always challenges during a journey," she said with a sad smile. "There were many adventurous moments, including getting lost, crossing language barriers, entering desolate areas, and facing war. But sometimes, when you open up to things, fear disappears..."

Oliver listened silently, occasionally serving her dishes but barely eating.

She cooperated, saying thank you each time, and still ate. They seemed harmonious on the surface, but I could sense a lack of warmth between them. Despite sitting close, their hearts seemed distant. Lauren shared personal insights and plans, focusing solely on her perspective.

Ivanna, seemingly opposing Oliver, boldly asked Lauren, "Lauren, after being away for so long, do you have any new thoughts?"

glanced nervously

with a tissue, and then looked at me. "Chlo, are you

was about coming to the company.

I nodded thoughtfully and

day after." She chuckled and looked at Ryan. "Mr. Ryan, get ready to welcome me!

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gently, glancing at me. "Yes, the authority in our company is still in Chlo's hands. She calls the

my best. In the past six months, I've used my spare

experiences, I

and lost myself. So, I want to reclaim that time. hope you can

turning pale, and his hand shook slightly,