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

in her voice.

in Foswood," I confirmed. I got straight to the point. "Is the trial

briefly

was a moment of 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 doubt

you," I reassured her. No matter what, I had to

had gotten a second

Beatrice sounded relieved, but then she said, "He... he's been

she meant by "he," of course.

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

to see him." Beatrice

does he have the audacity to ask to meet

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

you, I'm sure I wouldn't have made it. Please

be there with

Then I hung up.

at me and asked, "Are you really

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

feel sorry