Beyond the Divorce

Suspicion and Prejudice



Ivanna was puzzled about why we had to return to Fremont Bay so soon.

I shrugged helplessly and said, "It's complicated. It involves the Triple Alliance, so the hospital isn't very safe. My father was attacked last night, but thanks to Atlas's precautions, nothing serious happened."

Ivanna stared at me in disbelief. "Another attack? That's outrageous!"

I nodded. "Yeah. The kid who saved my father was also seriously injured. He just recovered from the rescue, so it's safer to go back. Plus, there's the matter of Stella... sigh... it's hard to explain."

"What's the deal with Stella?" Ivanna asked in astonishment. "She's a troublemaker! Did she attack while you were in the hospital?"

"Those people are desperate. The situation is unstable because there are too many unexplained factors. That's why Fermont Bay is safer. Atlas has strict security there," I briefly explained to Ivanna. "So I can't stay too long. I just came here to check on Oliver."

"He's recovering very well. The doctors were very surprised. The power of love is boundless, you know. Lauren and his son get along very well now, and Oliver's mood has improved. His injury was a blessing in disguise." Ivanna smiled at me.

I smiled, too, and Ivanna continued, "Oliver handled things well this time. I think it was the result of a long conversation between him and Alex..." "A long conversation?" I asked.

"Yes. When you were in Cirencester, Oliver insisted on letting Lauren rest for a night when he noticed that she was tired. But Lauren refused to leave, so Oliver had to call Alex to replace Lauren for the night. As a result, they had a long conversation all night."

Ivanna briefed me on the situation with Alex.

"Alex is a very sensible young man. He understands everything now that he's grown up. He took the initiative to have a private conversation with Lauren the next day while Oliver was asleep."

"Oh?" I was surprised. That was unexpected.

"Yeah," Ivanna nodded confidently. "He clearly supports his father's wish to marry Lauren!"

I covered my mouth in astonishment. "Really? That kid is more sensible than his mother!"

Ivanna nodded again. "That's right.

He apologized to Lauren for his mother's actions, and even

explained the situation back then on behalf of his parents. He said he understood why his father handled things the way he did and why it caused Lauren to misunderstand him. He's very mature."

"How did he put it?" I was curious about how Alex had explained the situation.

"That put Lauren at ease. Alex's strong support was very effective. That kid is really smart!"

"Really?" I looked at Ivanna in pleasant surprise and said in relief, "Looks like everything has fallen into place. Lauren will finally be able to get married!"

"Yeah!Things are finally getting better after all those hardships they've been through. Alex also

exposed his mother's darker side e

That must have been why Oliver found a confidante like Lauren and kept her by his side despite public opinion."

Ivanna looked at me and whispered, "If his son hadn't mentioned it, I'm afraid no one would have known. Oliver has never revealed her dark past and schemes to anyone!"

"Looks like Oliver was very patient," I exclaimed, looking at Ivanna.

"According to Alex, if it weren't for his mother's extreme

narrow-mindedness and suspicion, that accident wouldn't haveNôvelDrama.Org owns this text.

happened. After the accident, his mother continued to torment-Oliver and the child," Ivanna whispered,

mimicking their conversation softly.

I was shocked.

How could someone have been driven to do those things? It was truly unbelievable.