Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 856 A Matter of Life and Death

When we saw the expression on Ivanna's face, both Lauren and I sensed that she had something on her mind.

In truth, the two of us knew exactly what she was going to say.

"I don't want this baby!" Ivanna said through gritted teeth, her words sharp. "I spent the whole night thinking about it."

"You're being unreasonable," I retorted, a tinge of irritation in my voice. "Don't act impulsively. We're not kids anymore, so you need to face the situation head-on. You can't be reckless."

Lauren fixed her gaze on Ivanna as well. "I agree. You need to discuss this with Jared."

"I can't even find him! How can I discuss anything with him?" Ivanna was getting caught up in her frustration.

be rational. Given the current circumstances, he can't be with you all the time, even when he's in Foswood." I

reason. "You really need to think carefully about this, Ivanna.

don't want to think

felt a sense of urgency. After all, I knew what Ivanna was like. "Lauren's right. We won't force you to use this child to pressure Jared, but this is not just about you. You have to talk to

are priorities in life, and it's a matter of life and death over there. You can't deny him a chance to catch his breath," Lauren added, trying to reason with her." "Isn't this a matter of life and death for me as well?" Ivanna

child is yours and Jared's. Trinity's situation is uncertain right now, and even if you do manage to contact Jared, can you make him drop everything and come back to raise the child with you?" I

have spoken too harshly a second

pale when she heard what I said. She stared at me intensely for a while before saying, "You seem to be only thinking about Trinity right now Chloe Tell me, do you feel that my relationship with Jared is unfair to Trinity? Do

left both Lauren and me stunned. My heart sank, and I looked at her uneasily. "What do you mean, Ivanna? Are you trying to say that I'm taking Trinity's

the

that doesn't change anything, you know? You've known. me for many years. Am I the type to forget loyalty for personal gain? It's true that I became sworn sisters with her, but

with

over this thing with you, Jared, and Trinity a thousand times. Honestly, based on emotions alone, I can swear to you that

a reason for saying that. I was moved by something Jared said. He told me