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.

can't be with you all the

before gently trying to persuade Ivanna to see reason. "You really need to think carefully about this, Ivanna. Don't be

to think about it anymore!" She

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

it's a matter of life and death over there. You can't deny him a chance to catch his breath," Lauren added, trying

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

too harshly a second later, but it was too late to take

be only thinking about Trinity right now Chloe Tell me, do you feel that my relationship with Jared is unfair to Trinity? Do you want them

words left both Lauren and me stunned. My heart sank, and I looked at her uneasily. "What do you mean, Ivanna? Are you

confronted Ivanna assertively, the very thing

anything, you know? You've known. me for many years. Am I the type to forget loyalty for personal gain? It's true that

spoke with growing

with you, Jared, and Trinity a thousand times. Honestly, based on emotions alone, I can swear to you that I hope you and Jared end up together." Ivanna's eyes widened when she heard me say

by something Jared said.