Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

I felt like I had been struck by lightning, freezing in place as a chill enveloped me.

Ivanna was too impulsive! At this age, couldn't she think more empathetically? Couldn't she consider what she could do to fight for herself?

I sensed an unprecedented sense of helplessness.

Seeing me standing there like a statue, the medical assistant seemed a bit startled. She looked at me and asked, "Are you okay? Do you feel unwell? Do you need help?"

I collected myself, shook my head numbly, and weakly asked, "How long ago did she leave?"

She seemed a bit perplexed by my question. "Are you talking about Ivanna?"

I nodded.

She responded indifferently, "She left quite a while ago."

I thanked her in a soft voice. She just raised an eyebrow and continued with her work, paying no further attention to me.

As I turned around in a daze, I pondered. She must have gone home by now. At this moment, she must be feeling lonely and helpless, needing care more than ever.

With these thoughts, I ran out of the hospital, quickly got back into the car, and headed straight to Amethyst Apartments.

Lauren again. She answered right

went to the hospital." My tone was somber, tinged with

she...?" Lauren couldn't help

unable to find

her foot, saying, "It's all my fault, I... Why did I sleep?

herself, I suddenly heard another voice on the phone, "Don't worry.

going on? Why did

more

now? She's too impulsive. Sooner or later,

blame yourself.

Everything is her own

we do? I'm on my way back to Amethyst Apartments now. You can head straight

on the gas pedal

Amethyst Apartments, I stopped the car and ran upstairs. I had never felt that

out of the elevator and pounded on the

the door, I opened my bag and searched for the key to both her houses. I remembered both sets of keys were in my bag, but why couldn't I find them? The more

I was instantly petrified.

was pale-faced, wearing a nightgown that exposed her legs and feet. She stared at me helplessly, like a child who had

Walking in, I grabbed her. "Why are you still wearing

"Chlo."