Beyond the Divorce

I scrutinized Grandma Rose beside me, my skepticism clear as I asked, "Did I hear that right? He said he was going to pick up Ivanna, right?" Grandma Rose nodded. "Yes, that's right."

I felt surprised. He was going to pick up Ivanna when Anson was here? What was going on? Had Jared already passed Anson's test?

I couldn't help but gulp nervously, feeling puzzled.

When Arnold saw my perplexed expression, he approached me and asked, "Hey! What's on your mind?"

"Oh, nothing," I replied uncertainly. "I was just wondering, since Jared's picking up Ivanna so openly, could it mean..."

"Don't overthink it. Nothing can stop Jared if he wants to do something." Arnold dismissed my concerns with a glance. That was true. Jared would handle everything properly.

I turned to Arnold, regaining my focus. "Are you heading back to Gerby tomorrow?"

Arnold nodded casually. "Yeah, I'm catching an early morning flight."

"Is it for Byron's trial?" I inquired. Arnold was dealing with that since Atlas wouldn't be around.

He glanced at me and nodded. "That's right. It's next Thursday."

echoed.

phone and called Beatrice. She answered promptly, and I

a hint of surprise in her voice. "Are

Foswood," I confirmed. I got straight to the point. "Is

briefly

the situation. Whether the trial happened or not, the outcome would be the same. Those three were guilty of

come accompany you," I reassured her. No matter what, I had to fulfill

that Beatrice had gotten a second chance

you!" Beatrice sounded relieved, but then she said, "He... he's

of course. After all, he was Beatrice's

then said, "If you want to

don't want to see him."

time, "How does he have the audacity to ask to meet me? He killed my family! He's

before I come over." I comforted her. We didn't need

weren't for you, I'm sure I wouldn't have made it. Please come and be by my side again. I

course. I'll be there with