Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

We had a great time chatting, but Beatrice's situation weighed heavily on me.

It was always a joyful time when we were together. She always had my back and followed me everywhere. Besides Ryan, who cared for me like a big brother, Beatrice was my closest friend. Ivanna only became closer to me after we graduated and I started my business.

I never thought Beatrice would end up in a mental institution. We all sighed with a sense of regret.

They also brought up Matthew, since his case was about to go to trial and had received much attention recently.

However, I kept silent about helping him with the lawsuit. Sometimes, it was better to keep certain things to myself.

When I was about to leave with a few classmates, Atlas called me. Since they hadn't finished yet, I went straight to their place.

Upon entering, I saw Ivanna cuddling with Jared.

Lauren was happy to see me and said to Atlas, "Mr. Atlas, keep me in mind before you go back and cuddle with your wife."

Ivanna scoffed, laughing. "Don't give me that. I can tell you're jealous. It's your fault for not seizing the opportunity. Time waits for no one." Lauren displayed exaggerated annoyance.

comforting her, "Don't mind her. She's going through her

laughed again, and she was clearly in high spirits

words were quite diplomatic, but

said, "Quick, tell me about Beatrice.

to sit on the chair when Jared quickly brought

reluctantly shared the information Theo had

also surprised. "How is that possible? Something must have happened in the Chandler family

no wonder we haven't heard from her in many

have

glanced at Jared, chatting with Atlas by the floor-to-ceiling window. His eyes, however, were fixed on Ivanna as

I wondered how she was doing but couldn't ask Jared about her right

I had no choice but to change the subject and ask Lauren, "Do you know Arthur's secretary

frowned and nodded, "If

Later, he was transferred to another city and