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.

She

surprise in her voice.

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

briefly before saying,

us. We both understood the weight of the situation. Whether the trial happened or not, the outcome would be the same. Those three were guilty of heinous crimes, including causing the death of several people. There was no doubt

I reassured her. No matter what, I had to

that Beatrice had gotten a second

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

knew who she meant by "he," of

then said, "If you want to see him, I'll accompany you

see him." Beatrice

but angrily this time, "How does he have the audacity to ask to meet me?

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

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

be there with you," I said

Then I hung up.

and asked, "Are

Arnold and said, "This is a difficult

sighed. "I feel sorry for the