Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom
Chapter 856 A Matter of Life and Death

When we saw the expression on Ivanna's face, both Lauren and I sensed that she had something on her mind.

In truth, the two of us knew exactly what she was going to say.

"I don't want this baby!" Ivanna said through gritted teeth, her words sharp. "I spent the whole night thinking about it."

"You're being unreasonable," I retorted, a tinge of irritation in my voice. "Don't act impulsively. We're not kids anymore, so you need to face the situation head-on. You can't be reckless."

Lauren fixed her gaze on Ivanna as well. "I agree. You need to discuss this with Jared."

"I can't even replace him! How can I discuss anything with him?" Ivanna was getting caught up in her frustration.

"Ivanna, please be rational. Given the current circumstances, he can't be with you all the time, even when he's in Foswood." I said harshly.

Lauren pulled me aside, offering me a comforting look before gently trying to persuade Ivanna to see reason. "You really need to think carefully about this, Ivanna. Don't be childish. Listen to what we have to say, okay?"

"I've thought about it all night. I don't want to think about it anymore!" She whined like a petulant child.

I felt a sense of urgency. After all, I knew what Ivanna was like. "Lauren's right. We won't force you to use this child to pressure Jared, but this is not just about you. You have to talk to him, even if you can't reach him right now. That doesn't mean he won't contact you at all, right?"

"I know something about Trinity's situation. There are priorities in life, and it's a matter of life and death over there. You can't deny him a chance to catch his breath," Lauren added, trying to reason with her." "Isn't this a matter of life and death for me as well?" Ivanna argued unreasonably.

"You're going a little too far, Ivanna. The child is yours and Jared's. Trinity's situation is uncertain right now, and even if you do manage to contact Jared, can you make him drop everything and come back to raise the child with you?" I said.

I realized I might have spoken too harshly a second later, but it was too late to take it back.

Sure enough, Ivanna turned pale when she heard what I said. She stared at me intensely for a while before saying, "You seem to be only thinking about Trinity right now Chloe Tell me, do you feel that my relationship with Jared is unfair to Trinity? Do you want them to be together?"

Her words left both Lauren and me stunned. My heart sank, and I looked at her uneasily. "What do you mean, Ivanna? Are you trying to say that I'm taking Trinity's side ?"

As I confronted Ivanna assertively, the very thing I feared finally unfolded.

"Yes, I do have a connection with Trinity. But that doesn't change anything, you know? You've known. me for many years. Am I the type to forget loyalty for personal gain? It's true that I became sworn sisters with her, but my bond with you is just as important to me. I

understand this better than anyone!"

I spoke with growing indignation.

"And I've agonized over this thing with you, Jared, and Trinity a thousand times. Honestly, based on emotions alone, I can swear to you that I hope you and Jared end up together." Ivanna's eyes widened when she heard me say that.

"I have a reason for saying that. I was moved by something Jared said. He told me that you were his life!"

"When did he say that?" Ivanna asked in disbelief.

"After I found out you two were in love, I went to Jared and asked him about it myself." I looked at her as I told her this piece of information I hadn't shared with her until now.

Ivanna looked at me and gulped before sitting up straight. Tears glistened in her eyes.

"I hoped you and Jared would be together because I believe you two complement each other. You've been fighting alone over the years, and you seem like a tough woman, but do you really see yourself that way?" I choked.

Lauren reached for my hand, trying to stop me.

I pulled away from her and continued to speak.