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."

Thursday?" I echoed. That was

Beatrice. She answered promptly,

a hint of surprise in her voice. "Are

in Foswood," I confirmed. I got

paused briefly

silence between 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

matter what, I had to fulfill my promise

Beatrice had gotten a second chance

relieved, but then she said,

knew who she meant by "he," of course. After all, he was

silent for a moment, then said, "If you want to see him, I'll

don't want to see him." Beatrice

he have the audacity to ask

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

I'm sure I wouldn't have made it. Please come and be

I'll be there

Then I hung up.

looked at me and asked, "Are you really

to keep my promise." I looked at Arnold and said, "This is a difficult

feel sorry