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,

smile, and Lauren remarked, "That little girl's a clever

dinner, the three of us and the two little ones, ate, chatted,

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

quick call to my mom, telling her we'd sleep here tonight

as we were about to leave, there was an urgent knock

said, "It's late. I'm guessing your man is here to

knock like that." Lauren and I looked at Ivanna. Ivanna suddenly sat up

hurried to open the door, and to our surprise, there

for. He looked weary. His crisp shirt was wrinkled, giving

peered into the room. Atlas stood behind Jared, smiling and observing

help but feel a little doubtful, even as I saw Jared in the flesh, which was exactly what I had wished for. That was quick. We had agreed on 24