Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 1310 Thursday's Court Session

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. That was

phone and called Beatrice. She answered promptly,

a hint of surprise in her voice. "Are

I'm back in Foswood," I confirmed. I got straight to the point. "Is the

briefly before

the same. Those three were guilty of heinous crimes, including causing the death of several people. There was no doubt that

reassured her. No matter what, I had

was wonderful that Beatrice had gotten a second

she said, "He... he's been trying to

by "he," of course. After all, he was Beatrice's

said, "If

don't want to see him." Beatrice

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

that case, just let it go. I'll let you know before I come over." I comforted her.

weren't for you, I'm sure I wouldn't have made

there with you,"

Then I hung up.

and asked,

I looked at Arnold and said, "This is a difficult time for her. I suppose

feel sorry for the