Beyond the Divorce

Ivanna's revelations about Michelle's recent "job" truly surprised me.

"Really?" I asked in astonishment. "Back in our school days, she was always obsessed with vanity, constantly getting guys to buy her food. That part still rings true."

"And now," Ivanna continued, "she's hooked up with a rural entrepreneur that owns a fish farm."

Hearing Ivanna's words made me laugh hard. "So, was the fish pond you mentioned earlier true?"

Ivanna looked disdainful and rolled her eyes. "Of course! Would I lie? Whenever they're together, she organizes these class reunions. But people have complaints. And Michelle isn't the only one. I've heard there are several others."

I shook my head with a wry smile, somewhat nostalgic, and said, "She's a real warrior."

Ivanna exclaimed in frustration. "Exactly! Fearless even of diseases. It seems she targeted you today by arranging this gathering. She probably noticed you're doing well. So, she wanted to freeload off your generosity. Ugh... what a piece of work."

walked out, I noticed a car's headlights in the not-so-distant parking lot suddenly come on, heading toward the entrance. I knew it had to be Atlas's

glanced at me and said, "You

looked at Ivanna with concern. "Are you sure you're okay on your own? How about I come with you, and

toward the approaching car and said, "Come on! He's here to

me tomorrow morning, and we'll go for a checkup together. Drive carefully and

waved dismissively. She walked away, heading to her own

Atlas had mentioned he had a prior engagement and would pick me

Michelle and the others had already followed. She stood next to me, looking down at

you

the bottom of the stairs. He opened the car door and

exclaimed, "Chloe, is he... Is