Beyond the Divorce

"I was afraid of this. What do you mean, once bitten, twice shy? You just misjudged him!" Ivanna poked directly at Beatrice's weak spot. "For a guy, his appearance, family background, social status... none of that matters. As long as his character is solid and he genuinely cherishes you, you'll experience a different life. Really, Beatrice, trust me!"

"Looks like you've experienced a great awakening," I teased.

"Aren't you the same?" Ivanna asked. "Beatrice knows about your legendary love life. Could you be where you are now if it weren't for Atlas? He spent eighteen years looking for you and never gave up. Aren't you happy?"

Both Beatrice and I burst into laughter. I retorted, "So what you mean is, when you encounter the wrong person like I did, you should cut your losses, strengthen your resolve, and fight on bravely?"

"What's wrong with that? Don't focus on the process, look at the result!" Ivanna said emphatically. "A good nail does not fear the hammer. You just need to have a strong will!"

Both Beatrice and I laughed heartily.

and had given up

less glamorous side!" Ivanna looked at me in displeasure. "Are you trying to say

career, but you ended up

back then. I wanted a divorce but I got taken advantage

if that situation had continued. Chloe, would you have gotten the chance to rescue Beatrice, who was suffering just like you?"

Beatrice's hand. "So, you need to find someone who

I understood her. Gabriel seemed to be doing well on the surface

a man who waits silently without complaint, and acts with sincerity. That's what's really valuable My Words had a deeper meaning, and

quick-witted Ivanna saw that I was being vague, she bluntly said, "I think Finn is a really good man. The Bullock family are pragmatic and kind-hearted. You can tell from their eyes that they genuinely care about you." "That's right!"

that heartless Gabriel. The Russell family supported those evil deeds and saw you as a pawn. Maybe Gabriel targeted you in the first place because you were from the Chandler