Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 950 The Man on Their Minds

After our banter, I told Lauren about Liora, leaving her astonished. "Looks like Liora really is pushing her luck. She's reckless; do you think she might have hidden Melanie somewhere, or has she silenced her for good?"

"It's not that extreme. Atlas says it's not time to deal with Melanie yet. Anyway, I'm sure she feels like she's in prison, no matter where she is. Even if she is outside, she wouldn't dare show up anywhere." Lauren sighed. "She's made her own bed, and now she has to lie in it. Melanie's definitely not a good person. She's just as bad as Liora."

Talking about Liora reminded me of Stella. I told Lauren about Stella's situation, whispering, "I think Jared isn't with Trinity. But I can't figure out how Trinity got involved with Stella."

I was willing to confide in Lauren about certain things, especially since she had considerable influence in Foswood. Knowing some insiders would help me greatly.

Lauren looked at me and speculated, "I suspect there must be a business deal between her and Stella."

I nodded. "I agree."

Ava ran in and asked, "When can we eat? I'm

remarked, "That little girl's a

the two little ones, ate, chatted, and played, nearly turning the

with her hand resting on her belly. I assumed that Ivanna was thinking about her future baby. Her absent-minded smile

sleepy. I made a quick call to my mom, telling her we'd sleep here tonight and I'd take the kids to kindergarten

was an urgent knock on

your man

confidently. "No. Atlas wouldn't knock like that." Lauren and I looked at Ivanna. Ivanna suddenly

to open the door, and to our

He looked weary. His crisp shirt was wrinkled, giving him an O exhausted

Lauren as he peered into the room. Atlas

exactly what I had wished for. That was quick.