Beyond the Divorce

Ivanna spoke while setting down her spoon. She had eaten a lot, and her face seemed to have gained a healthy flush.

"She's in Foswood now?" I said casually, not paying much attention to Kimberly.

After finishing her meal, Ivanna comfortably laid down on the sofa. "Oh. When can I have lots of money, do nothing, and wait for good food and drink to fall from the sky? That would be so nice." I looked at her lazy posture and chuckled sarcastically, "Haha... living off others and waiting to die, isn't that against your character?"

She chuckled as well, "People are fickle."

"If you want this kind of life, it's simple. Forget about your so-called ideals and aspirations, marry Jared, and be a full-time housewife. Then you can lie down and wait for things to fall from the sky."

My words were meant to be a playful joke, but I noticed she fell silent as soon as I said them. I stared at her face and asked, "What's wrong? Why aren't you saying anything?"

She sighed bitterly and softly said, "A full-time housewife? That was never my dream. Do you remember the words I said to you before your divorce?"

"Of course. I know your principles." I replied, dropping the playful tone and speaking seriously.

my bottom line and principles. No matter what happens,

this person is another matter." Ivanna's words caught me off guard, and I looked at her seriously. I

confidence?" I gently ran my fingers through her slightly messy hair, feeling

wryly and said, "Confidence? That's

a sense of helplessness, suppressing the words on the tip of my tongue. I was afraid of hurting

to say, 'Is it necessary to act like you've seen through the world for the sake of a

and both of

cautiously asked, "What's wrong? Did you two have a disagreement? Do you think

her eyes, and avoided

my tone and said, "Since you've chosen Jared, you have to face many challenges. Have you ever thought about that? Relationships aren't just about romance,

smile. "I'd like to be tolerant and responsible, but he has to give me that chance. Chloe, I always feel like I'm the

her emotions and definitely not one to