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Beyond the Divorce Chapter 541-No Going Back Just as the words left my lips, a sudden cry was heard. "Chloe, be careful!" I jolted, barely turning around before Atlas yanked me to the other side.
Simultaneously, I noticed a shadow lunging toward him, a short blade gleaming in their hand.
I cried out in shock, "Atlas! Knife…" Atlas dodged the attack, engaging in a fierce struggle with the assailant. I screamed, unable to believe the sudden turn of events. The guards from the restaurant were now rushing over.
However, at that moment, the assailant seemed to lose control. He ruthlessly lunged at Atlas once more.
Atlas evaded. But to my horror, the assailant swiftly turned toward me, the speed leaving me defenseless. All that remained were my cries of alarm.
In an instant, a figure yanked me away, the momentum causing her body to lurch forward.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt Then, in the next heartbeat, her form seemed to freeze. In the brief moment before the guards reached him, he vaulted, disappearing into the ocean's depths.
Gunshots echoed in my ears.
Everything returned toa semblance of normalcy.
Others were rushing toward us, and 1 stood there, still trembling. Atlas embraced me tightly.
Yet, I watched in horror the next moment as Trinity slumped down.
I broke out of my trance. - "Trinity…" It was Trinity's voice that had warned me to be careful, and it was she who had, in that moment of sheer terror, pulled me aside. But now…
I pushed Atlas away and ran to her side, dropping to my knees and looking at her. "Trinity…" Her complexion was ghostly pale, and she looked at me with a faint smile.
"Damn…" Only then did I notice her right hand pressed against her abdomen, fresh crimson blood seeping out.
"Trinity!" Upon seeing the scene before me, my voice caught in my throat, leaving me speechless. There was no turning back now.
"Don't… shout…" Trinity looked at me with an impatient sigh.
"Trinity…" Atlas also approached, concern etched across his face. "Geta speedboat, hurry, and inform Jared.
Send the ship's doctor to come over!" "Trinity…" I urgently called out to her.
"How are you feeling?" She was deathly pale, and her lips gradually turned blue.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm "Trinity, hold on. I'll take you to the hospital right away. Don't fall asleep.
Chlo, talk to her. Don't let her fall asleep!" Atlas quickly instructed me, then turned back and shouted, "Dylan!"
He looked at Trinity's condition, growing increasingly unsettled.
He bellowed, "Helicopter! Her condition's deteriorating. Get the helicopter here! I'm afraid the speedboat won't make it in time!" Dylan responded promptly, "I've already arranged it. It's on its way." "Trinity, hold on, Trinity!" I gripped Trinity's other hand, looking at her.
But by now, blood was already spreading across the deck.
"Atlas, hurry… Hurry… Trinity…" I was in a state of panic. I hadn't expected that we were at odds just last night, and now she had taken a blow meant for me. Her life hung by a thread.
I watched her lips grow bluer, a sense of dread washing over me. I turned to Atlas, yelling, "How did this happen? What happened to her?" Atlas squeezed my shoulder, signaling me not to say more.
"Jared…tell him! If something happens to me, make sure…to take care of the Huffman family!" Trinity looked at me, speaking in broken phrases. "Tell him… to take care… of my father!" "Trinity, you'll be okay!" Atlas reassured her solemnly.
I anxiously scanned our surroundings, my heart screaming out. Why wasn't Jared here yet? Trinity's condition seemed to worsen by the second. Even Atlas appeared increasingly distressed.
He shouted at Dylan behind him, "Why | isn't the helicopter here yet?" )
Beyond the Divorce Chapter 542-The Knife Is Laced Everyone finally heard the dull thud of the helicopter's rotors in the distance, growing louder as it approached. It touched down on the helipad at the bow of the ship, and the others carefully placed Trinity on a stretcher.
Jared arrived at the last moment, and they both boarded the helicopter.
Inside, Atlas arranged for a doctor and explained that there were signs of poisoning. They were already prepared for emergency treatment.
I watched as Trinity's complexion grew worse. "Trinity, wake up, don't sleep.
Stay awake. When you wake up, we'll be friends, the best kind! T was wrong.
My perception of you was truly wrong!
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt Wake up!" At that moment, I was petrified. I was afraid something might happen to Trinity.
She sacrificed herself for me, didn't she? Was the blade poisoned? Why were they treating me like this? Why were they so determined to see me dead? Jared's expression wasn't much better.
He held Trinity's hand tightly, offering only a simple, "Hang in there!" The helicopter landed on the helipad of the landing hospital. Medical staff rushed over, taking Trinity and quickly lowering her on a particular ladder, then wheeling her straight into the emergency room.
Watching the doors of the emergency room close before me, I involuntarily sank to the ground.
My body was still trembling.
Everything had happened so fast! It seemed this person had come after me in just a few minutes. He wanted me dead, leaving no room for escape. If even a second had passed, I would have been wheeled in.
Seeing me on the verge of collapse, Atlas pulled me up, holding me tightly in his arms. "Don't be afraid, I'm here!" I lifted my gaze, looking at him with terror, urgently asking, "She'll be okay, won't she? She did it for me. Was the blade poisoned? Why do they insist on killing me?" I stared at Atlas intently, afraid he might hide something from me.
"If it weren't for Trinity, I would've been finished today! Can you please tell me the truth? I have the right to know why someone wants me dead. You must know. I know you do. Please don't hide it from me! I can accept any reason!" T'was struggling to control my emotions, shouting at Atlas.
Atlas firmly held my body in his hands, looking at me with determination.
"Don't worry. Once she's out of danger, we'll sit down and talk about this. I'll tell you everything! Be patient, don't be scared. It's over! Trinity will be fine, I promise!" Atlas understood me well. | couldn't bear to see anyone good to me get hurt, let alone trade their life for mine.
"Take a deep breath! Listen to me, be good!" Atlas guided me.
I'took a deep breath and leaned weakly against him, murmuring, "She'll be fine. She'll be fine." The resuscitation continued for over five hours.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm When the emergency room doors finally opened, I was so nervous I could hardly stand. I forgot to breathe, fearing the emerging doctor would shake his head at us.
The doctor looked at Atlas and Jared, relieved to remove his mask, and slightly smiled.
"Don't worry! We've stabilized her, but she's lost a lot of blood. She needs rest and will be observed in the ICU for 2/4 hours before she can be released.
However…" I felt my heart, which had just settled, race again. I stared at the doctor.
"The poison in the victim hasn't been completely neutralized. We can only temporarily control it, but not eradicate it." The doctor's words were strained.
Jared glanced at Atlas, then asked the doctor, "Can you determine what kind of poison it is?" The doctor shook his head gently. "We can't confirm yet, but we've kept a sample of her blood for further testing.
We'll try to analyze it and then find the corresponding antidote.
“If you gentlemen have any connections, you can also take a sample of her blood for testing, Together, we can find the antidote that would be more secure!" Jared nodded appreciatively. "Thank you, doctor. Thank you very much!" "You're welcome. It's what we should do. The patient will be sent to the ICU shortly, and you can see her there!" With that, the doctor turned and went back inside.
Atlas said to Jared, "Leave this to me! I'll have Dylan send the blood sample to the Jitador immediately. We'l] find the antidote as soon as possible!" "Let's go to the ICU!" | looked at the two of them, urgently urging, Just then, Arthur and Mia, along with the others, arrived. It seemed the ship l had already docked.
Beyond the Divorce Chapter 543-The Patriarch of the Huffman Family —— Atlas gave a brief report to Arthur about the situation. Then, everyone headed to the ICU.
Sure enough, it didn't take long before Trinity was wheeled into the ICU.
Members of the Huffman family also arrived, led by a lean older man. I speculated he might be Trinity's father.
His face was grim as he questioned Jared, "How did it end up like this? Huh? Who did this? You tell me who laid hands on her!" This older man exuded a formidable presence despite being in his twilight years. He must have been a warrior who led from the front lines when he was younger.
Even at his age, his eyes were sharp and cunning. That gaze demanded respect.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt "preliminary assessment shows the involvement of an organization from the Jitador, a case of mistaken identity," Jared reported, but he only gave an overview.
I wanted to speak up, but Atlas put his arm around my shoulder, signaling me to stay silent. I had no choice but to hold my tongue, but I could not get rid of the ache in my chest.
The older man erupted in anger. "That won't do! He harmed Anson Huffman's daughter. I don't care if it's some damn organization. Find him for me. Since he dared to hurt my daughter, they must take responsibility, mistaken identity or not! "All injuries are a vendetta against the Huffman family. I won't forgive anyone. You must give me an explanation. She was with you, and yet you let her get hurt like this. Weren't you supposed to protect her?" The older man's anger was palpable, revealing Trinity's importance to him.
"I don't care what kind of organization he belongs to. If they didn't want trouble with the Huffman family, they had better hand over the person who did this. Otherwise, this won't end here!" His thundering voice echoed through the hall.
I honestly hadn't expected it to involve the Huffman family because of me. I never once thought that I would have any connection with them.
The older man spent a long time in the ICU, then was persuaded to leave by Jared.
Before leaving, he turned back and shot Jared a fierce look, instructing him, "You must find this person for me. I want the one who hurt my daughter, no matter what it takes!" With that, he left in a flurry, accompanied by his entourage.
Atlas also bid farewell to Arthur and his daughter, then turned to me, saying, ""Chlo, I'll take you back for now. You need to rest. Come back to the hospital tomorrow morning!" [ shook my head, somewhat displeased. "That won't do. Trinity got hurt because of me. I have to stay by her side. I can't relax until she's back in her room." Seeing my stubbornness, Jared said, "Ms. Chloe, you'd better rest. Your presence here is also distracting us." Jared's words were a polite way of suggesting I leave.
"I need to discuss the antidote with Mr.
Atlas. It's urgent. It's the most dangerous factor for her right now.
Otherwise, she could lose her life at any moment.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm He glanced at my expression and continued, "All we can do is race against time. The faster we get the antidote, the sooner she'll be out of danger!"
[looked at Jared, feeling powerless. I knew his words were essentially asking me to leave. Though he phrased it politely and without blame, it still stung.
After all, Trinity was injured because of me.
I watched Trinity in the ICU, motionless and covered in tubes, and my heart was a whirlwind of emotions.
Somehow, I had inexplicably become indebted to Trinity.
Last night, I kept telling her we couldn't be friends. However, she made me change my mind quickly, in such a severe manner.
I watched silently for a while, then turned to Atlas and said, "I can go back on my own. You stay here with Mr.
Jared to handle things. But promise me, if anything happens to Trinity, you'll let me know!" Atlas insisted, "I'll take you back!" With that, he signaled to Jared and led me out.
Beyond the Divorce Chapter 544-Atlas's Past As we drove, he repeatedly reminded me to stay safe these days and not to overthink.
felt a pang of guilt and said to Atlas, "This morning, I saw Stella and Liora.
intentionally tried to start shit between them. Could it be…" Atlas's expression turned serious as he shook his head. "Don't overthink it.
Now that he's on the ship, he'll seize the opportunity. It's just a matter of timing.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt "You did nothing wrong. Keeping them together is not a good sign. Creating a rift between them and making them suspicious of each other—that's the opening we need. It leaves room for us to act. You played that strategy well." He looked at me with a touch of tenderness. "Tonight, get some 0 rest." Atlas, are you confident about finding the antidote? After all, she got hurt because of me…" Atlas took my hand in his, looking at me meaningfully.
"You can trust me. I won't stand idly by, whether it's for you or anyone on that ship. And Jitador is my territory.
I'm confident in finding the antidote.
You can rest assured," he comforted me, showing extraordinary patience.
"We need to give the Huffman family an explanation. Trinity holds a significant place in the older man's heart. To be honest, in this situation, I'd rather it was me who got hurt!" 1 spoke sincerely. - "All of this was unexpected. If anyone's to blame, it's me! I was too careless. Regardless of who got hurt, it should never have happened!" "Atlas, I don't want to be entangled with the Huffman family. I don't want to owe them any favors, whether for my sake or Ivanna's." I sighed and closed my eyes. "How did things end up like this?" Atlas patted my hand gently. "You're overthinking it. Being connected to the Huffman family might not be a bad thing. Like you told Trinity, sometimes you need to broaden your perspective.
Every kind of friend has a shining and valuable side. Perhaps this is fate!"
[ listened silently. After he spoke, I felt alot lighter.
When we arrived at my doorstep, 1 turned to Atlas and said, "You should go handle things. I'll be heading to the hospital early tomorrow morning." Atlas nodded. "Listen to me and get some good rest tonight. Call me if anything comes up!" Waving, he then instructed the driver, "Let's go!" I stood still, watching Atlas's car drive away. Then, someone called out from behind me, "Chlo, you're back?" I turned around and was surprised to see Ivanna. I had forgotten entirely that they had all returned.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm "You all came back so quickly! Has everyone disembarked?" I asked Ivanna.
Ivanna nodded, looking at me. "How is she?" Of course, I knew she was asking about Trinity.
She's been stabilized, but the blade was poisoned. She's been infected, and it could be troublesome." "Seriously? How did it come to this?" Ivanna was taken aback. "How can they be so evil?" I explained the situation to Ivanna.
She looked at me, somewhat incredulous. "How could this happen? We were just about to disembark, and then this huge incident happened! It's audacious. I heard that they specifically targeted you with their attacks. What were they thinking?"
"There must be a reason behind it. I've had a suspicion for a long time, but I just can't find a definite starting point!" I looked at Ivanna and voiced my doubts. This was the first time I had spoken about it, and only with Ivanna.
"I've told you before that I and Atlas are connected. Although I don't believe it's true, through this incident, I'm even more certain that it is Atlas's past." She looked at me in disbelief. "Is everything you say true? It's giving me the creeps! How is that even possible? Two people who had never met before are now suddenly connected? You must be joking. I won't believe it!
Beyond the Divorce Chapter 545-Even when Ivanna said it, it sounded ridiculous. No one would believe it.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt "It's not just you. Even I find it hard to believe. I've thought about it many times before but always dismissed it. But this time, I'm certain." I looked at her. "You probably remembertelling you I can't recall my childhood and adolescence, right? There's a gap in my memories, and it wasn't until my sophomore year that I started remembering. I suspect that the missing memories are related to Atlas." "My gosh, wouldn't that be too miraculous? No, no, no… This isn't miraculous-it's eerie!" When Ivanna said this, her expression was comical, but I couldn't bring myself to laugh.
"Don't laugh. It's true. Do you believe that there are people who can shapeshift in our real lives?" I asked her.
"Shapeshift?" Ivanna let out a small scream. "I know makeup can be powerful, but shapeshift? I've heard of it, but I've never seen it. Is that all just a legend? Why do you encounter such bizarre things?" Ivanna waved her hands in disbelief.
"But this is a real thing. You saw Carina turn around on the surveillance footage last night, right?" "Yeah! I saw it. What's the matter? Don't tellit's a disguise! That was Carina, right? How could it be someone else? How do you make a disguise?" Ivanna pressed me, her eyes wide.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm "You're right. It's a disguise!" I interrupted her, nodding firmly. "At first, I doubted it too. That was indeed Carina!" "But that face wasn't Carina's at all. It was a kind of mask, something extremely close to the human face. It was made to look like Carina!" I explained. I hadn't seen it myself, but the image was vivid.
Ivanna fell silent, listening intently.
"Initially, I didn't believe it either. I overheard an eyewitness account when I went to the bathroom this morning. She claimed to have seen a mamin black dragging a person in sportswear into a room. Then her clothes were thrown into the sea! "And something resembling a mask was thrown into the sea with them! Do you know what that was? It was a disguise!" Ivanna's expression beceven more exaggerated. She looked atwith a somewhat unsettled gaze. "So, you're saying that the person in the surveillance footage wasn't Carina?" "No, I was already quite certain last night. Carina's height didn't match the person who pushed me. Carina is taller! And her perfscent…m susceptible to scents, as you know. The perfwas completely different! There's no way I could be mistaken!" I spoke with absolute certainty, causing Ivanna to collapse to the ground with a wail.
"Oh my god! How can something like this happen? It's so nerve-wracking! Are you saying…it was Stella?" Ivanna directly voiced my suspicion. "She enjoys meddling with these things. I haven't forgotten. She poisoned your perfume!" Upon hearing Ivanna's words, I was taken aback. I would have forgotten about it if she hadn't brought it up.
"I asked Atlas, and he said it's a famous technique from the Jitador. Now I know about another one of their techniques-poison!" I couldn't help but mutter, "They cafter me, wantingdead! They never intended forto live. Just think, the blade they used to killwas soaked in poison. It was meant to ensure I'd die!" Ivanna was left speechless, her mouth gaping wide.
"This is just too terrifying! Why on earth would they do this?"
Beyond the Divorce Chapter 546-I looked at Ivanna, expressing my helplessness. "So, not only do I have this inexplicable connection with Stella, but there's also a reason for them to want to kill me." "Chlo, that…" Ivanna seemed at a loss for words.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt "So, this wasn't a random incident but a premeditated one. Now, I just want to know their reason for doing so." I looked up at Ivanna, my eyes reflecting a sense of bewilderment. "But it's a bit tic. I never expected that the person who saved my life would turn out to be Trinity.
"Moreover, I seem to have an inexplicable connection with the Huffman family. Just like that, I'm now involved with them. Even though I'm repulsed by the Huffman family, I don't have a reason to sever ties with them. After all, I owe Trinity my life." "That's not necessarily a bad thing. Everyone has their own values, and the Huffman family is no exception. You don't need to look at the Huffman family with a different view. They might have a different way of doing things, but from a certain perspective, you can't say their existence is problematic." I admired Ivanna's magnanimity. Much of my aversion to the Huffman family stemmed from Ivanna's relationship with them. If she didn't have ties with Trinity, I probably wouldn't have any reason to reject the Huffman family, and I might not even know them.
I chuckled, "Yesterday, I solemnly told Trinity that we couldn't be friends. What is this now? It's too ironic." Ivanna smiled and cover, hugging my arm. "Alright, don't reject her because of me. Just based on her selfless sacrifice for you today, I have to view her differently." I looked at Ivanna, appreciating her broad-mindedness. However, I couldn't forget what Trinity had done to her. "Your words are true, but I can never forget what she did to you. That iron rod, just thinking about it still givesthe chills." Thinking about that day when I found Ivanna, I still held a grudge against Trinity.
"That dark day will stay in my memory forever. I won't forget it. Do you know? When I saw Jared carrying you out, I felt like you were gone. Do you know how scared I was at that time? I thought I had lost you. Fortunately, you were saved, or else… I would have really fought her with my life." Ivanna patted my back. Our friendship was like this. We didn't need words to know what each other was thinking.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm "But today, she essentially savedtwice. I'm sure she was the first to notice that someone was trying to attackfrom behind. Imagine if she had kept quiet at that moment. Ivanna, today might have been the last tyou saw me." "I had no idea this would happen." Ivanna regretted, "I should have gotten up earlier to accompany you." "Then, when that person attacked me, she pulledaway with all her strength, taking the blow meant for me. I'm truly speechless. It seems that Trinity is not the 'villain' I speculated her to be. She keeps overturning my perceptions of her." "She's indeed not a bad person." Ivanna had to admit.
"Alright, don't think too much about it. Let things unfold naturally." Ivanna patted my shoulder. "In any case, she saved your life, and we really need to reconsider our view of her." I sighed deeply, "Yeah." "Let's get inside. They've been waiting for a long time. If we don't go in soon, they'll start to suspect something I told them you had urgent matters to attend to aftedisembarking and went to a friend's place. You can figure out how to explain it later." She advisedon what to say when entering the room. "Oh, by the way. I brought your luggage back." "That's great. I was worried my luggage was left on the ship, and my phone was in that bag. You really think of everything." I praised her with a smile. "Of course. Who do you think I am? As soon as I heard there was trouble on your end, you know what happened? It almost scaredto death. I only heard someone got stabbed, and at that moment, I broke down. I thought it was you!" "I asked a lot of people, but no one could explain what happened clearly. All I knew was that a woman got stabbed, and the crucial part was that no one could go upstairs. Especially after the incident, everything was sealed off.
"After your plane left, I had to beg and plead, finally convincing the security there to letgo up. I saw Mia there, and she said it wasn't you who got injured but Trinity." Ivanna shook her head in resignation.
Beyond the Divorce Chapter 547-"She toldthat Trinity took a stab for you. At that moment… I was truly…" Ivanna's voice trembled, her eyes reddening. "And then Arthur ordered an early return. This time, he's feeling quite guilty too. After all, the people on the ship are either rich or noble." Ivanna involuntarily huggedagain.
I could imagine the state she was in at that moment. After all, we had been through life and death situations together. When she was in danger, I felt the sway.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt I pulled her away gently. "Alright, let's go inside and eat together." "What do you think? Of course, I'll eat here." She made a face like a rascal, and I couldn't help but laugh.
She grinned, "Ah, it would be great when Lauren comes back. I'll have a place to freeload again, hopping from one place to another. I won't have to cook. It's nice to have my best friend back after all." I snorted, "How do you take care of yourself? It's really worrying. You're a grown person." We chatted at the doorway for a long tbefore finally going inside.
My mom, seeingreturn, seemed to notice that something was wrong with my expression and hurriedly asked, "Why does your complexion look so bad? Did you not rest well these past two days? Is the food on the ship not to your taste, or were you seasick?" I deliberately complained, "We talked about things too late last night, so I didn't sleep well. I'm a bit seasick too. I'm so hungry. When are we having dinner?" Grace immediately got up and rushed to the kitchen. "We'll have dinner right away. I'll inform Molly. You guys wash up and get ready." Ivanna looked at Grace and whispered to me, "What's happening to her? Has her conscience finally kicked in?" I playfully nudged her, "Keep your voice down. Don't let her hear you because it'll make her awkward." Ivanna snorted, "You've forgotten how she bullied you. I'll tell you, you're like a fool, forgiving and forgetting the past." "You're quite something. Have a bit of compassion, okay? She's an old person with a debilitating illness. Actually, her life is the most pitiful. I hope her last moments can be happy ones." "Fine, you're the only kind one around here, and we're all devils." I looked at her and smiled. Ivanna was always true to herself.
In reality, if you asked her how much she hated Grace, it might not be that much. It was just that she couldn't stand seeingsuffer, especially from the oppression of the Murphy family.
So, her resentment toward Grace was somewhat understandable.
During dinner, Grace kept circling aroundand asked, "Um… Did you see him on the ship?" Of course, I knew she was asking about Matthew. I nodded, "I saw him. It seems like he closed a big deal and was quite pleased with himself." As expected, when I finished that sentence, Grace's face instantly lit up. I knew she was genuinely happy for her son.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm Ivanna snorted and said to Grace, "Looks like you're still on your son's side. Why didn't you ask Chlo if she sealed any deals?" I glared at Ivanna. "You can't stop talking even when you're eating." Ivanna helplessly looked at Grace and asked, "Old lady, do youunderstand now? Who's the real good person? It's the one sitting here! Have you seen any girls who still care so much about their ex-mother-in-law? They'd only wish old anearly death upon thony wish ladies." "Ivanna." I scolded her sternly, "You've gone too far." Grace hurriedly stoppedand said, "Oh, don't mind her. I've gotten used to her. She's quick with her words but has a soft heart." Then she looked at Ivanna and continued, "I know who the good person is. Anyway, she's much better than that little beast. It's my misfortune. I couldn't keep such a good daughter-in-law. It's all all because I gave birth to a bastard for a son." As she said this, her eyes turned red.
Ivanna immediately went silent, stealing a glance at me. I gave her a fierce look.
Grace sniffled and looked at Ava, "I'm just shameless and have no other choice. I just want to spend more twith my granddaughter, live a few more days, and accompany her more." S O Ava, in her sweet and tender voice, said, "I'll be with Grandma forever. You'll live for a long time." Her words brought laughter to everyone. Surprisingly, the atmosphere becquite pleasant.
I silently made up my mind. Even if I had to confront Matthew and the others, I would wait until Grace left. I didn't want her to worry about Matthew anymore.
Can't I give her a bit of happiness? After all, we were both mothers. Besides, her life had been hard enough.
I would consider this my way of accumulating sblessings for my family.
Beyond the Divorce Chapter 548-Before going to bed, I called Atlas. I informed him that everything was stable on the Trinity's side, and I felt a bit relieved. I sighed, grateful that I could lie down peacefully in bed, all thanks to Trinity enduring suffering on my behalf.
The guilt in my heart made it impossible forto sleep. Every event replayed in my mind like a series of scenes. Finally, as morning approached, I, sporting a pair of panda eyes, hastily took a warm shower. Urged by the three old ladies, I managed to eat something before rushing to the hospital.
Surprisingly, when I arrived, Trinity had just woken up. Watching the doctor busy inside, I felt anxious. However, she didn't stay awake for long and slipped back into a deep sleep about half an hour later.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt The doctor brought good news from the blood test results, indicating that the excessive bleeding might have inadvertently helped as there were not many toxins remaining in her body. It was a sigh of relief for all of us.
Anson also arrived at the hospital. Hearing that she had briefly awakened, he seemed happier. He carefully questioned Jared about the toxin issue in Trinity's body, clearly trusting Jared's explanation.
As he turned to leave, he noticed me. His sharp eyes scannedfrom head to toe, and then he said, "I saw you yesterday. State your reasons." Although his voice was calm, it carried a hint of displeasure.
Understandably, seeing an outsider meddling in such affairs wouldn't bring joy to anyone at this moment. Yet, the crucial point was that the person inside was injured for my sake. I couldn't pretend to be oblivious, right? Honestly, I felt more awkward than anyone else at this moment.
Being suddenly questioned by the old man, I beca bit nervous. Seeing him not quite composed, I explained with a tinge of anxiety, "Trinity got injured protecting me." "Who are you?" His eyes showed a trace of displeasure, but after scrutinizing me, he casually asked, "Why did she save you?" The old man's question leftmomentarily unsure how to respond. In fact, it was a question I had been pondering myself why did Trinity risk everything to save me? We weren't friends or partners, and our impressions of each other were tainted by our connections to Ivanna. Yet, she had saved me.
His sudden question caughtoff guard, and I really didn't know how to provide a satisfactory answer. Seeing my discomfort, Jared spoke up, "They are friends, and this young lady is Archie's goddaughter.
"Archie Beringer?" The old man's eyes flashed as he glanced at Jared.
"Yes, she's precious to Mrs. Rose," Jared replied intriguingly.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm Upon hearing that I was Grandma Rose's precious one, he scrutinizedagain, remaining silent before turning to the person inside.
I stayed by his side until Jared told him to leave. He glanced atone last tbefore departing, and only then did I breathe a sigh of relief.
Just then, Atlas called. He asked where I was, and I told him I was at the hospital.
"Alright, wait there. I'll be there soon." With that, he hung up.
Jared glanced atand said, "Ms. Chloe, you don't have to stay here the whole time. Wait until she's settled back in her room before checking on her." "No matter what, Trinity got injured ne for my sake, wouldn't be right if I'm not here. Thank you, Mr. Jared, for your assistance just now. However, I don't want to involve the Beringer family in this," I replied without looking at Jared, my gaze fixed on Trinity inside. "Whether you mention it or not, the old man will find out," he calmly stated.
Jared's argument was indeed valid. How could the shrewd patriarch of the Huffman family not conduct his own investigation? Jared was essentially tellingthat his explanations were irrelevant. "You don't have to blyourself. For Trinity, she doesn't need a reason for what she wants to do, especially in such unexpected circumstances," Jared's words were delivered with a calm demeanor, makingwonder at times whether this man loved Ivanna more or understood Trinity better.
Beyond the Divorce Chapter 549-Perhaps there was already a familial bond between him and Trinity. Or maybe I was overly concerned with the gains and losses between Trinity and Ivanna. I couldn't think of a reason for them to coexist. In my mind, it seemed like a situation of either black or white, with no room for coexistence. "Do you want the ultimate result to be coexistence?" I still didn't look at Jared, keeping my gaze on Trinity inside. I directly asked the question that had been lingering in my mind, and then I looked at him, posing a serious question, "Can you achieve that?" He stood firmly, still not looking atbut staring at Trinity inside. "I will strive for it." "But have you considered their feelings?" My guess was spot on.
"I will do my best to balance their relationship and make sure they both accept it," he said without hesitation.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt I chuckled. He was quite confident to try to control two strong-willed opposites, and I had to commend his courage for that.
I remained silent because at this moment, anything I said felt pale, and besides, this was Jared, not someone I could influence.
When Atlas arrived, I was on the phone with Ivanna, updating her on Trinity's condition. Seeing Atlas, I quickly hung up the call and asked him about the blood sample, telling him the situation was optimistic.
True to his word, Atlas had already sent the blood sample to Jitador. I knew he was doing everything he could to ease my concerns.
After 24 hours, Trinity was transferred to a regular ward. I continued to stand by her side until she woke up and saw me. Her first question was, "Does this mean we're friends?" I felt overwhelmed with guilt, managing a wry smile. "I'm truly grateful for you saving my life. But I must admit, this isn't the ideal way to make friends. It's a bit too tic." Trinity, still pale, managed a weak smile and said, "You're quite presumptuous… I wouldn't stoop so low as to bargain my life for someone else's. I was just unlucky, that's all." Hearing her words, I added, "I never imagined that the person I least wanted to owe would end up being a life debt. It feels a bit too heavy." We both chuckled.
Then she smirked mischievously. "It's irreversible now. Chloe, you owe me." "Yes. So, I have no intention of avoiding it. From now on, you're not just a friend, but a friend I owe my life to." "Don't make it sound like I had no choice but to be friends with you et Actually, I don't need friends. I only I need partners." When she said this, she glanced at Jared. S For sreason, I suddenly felt a pang of bitterness. I wanted to understand this woman more.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm I thought everything was getting better, but in the evening, Trinity's condition suddenly worsened.
I received a call from Atlas, who was rushing to the airport to return to Jitador personally and find the antidote.
Upon hearing this news when I got home, I immediately drove back to the hospital.
Trinity had been transferred back to the intensive care unit.
I asked Jared what was going on.
set "The blood test results showed abnormal data. There was a sudden increase in toxin levels. She's fallen into coma again," Jared said with a grave expression. "How could this happen?" I felt powerless to stop the escalating situation.
ne At that moment, one of Jared's subordinates hurriedly entered, whispered something in his ear, and his face stantly darkened. He turned toand instructed, "Stay here and notifyimmediately if there's any news. I need to step out for a moment." He then briskly walked out.
Beyond the Divorce Chapter 550-Jared had just left when an unexpected visitor arrived-Stella.
She found her way to the intensive care unit and was surprised to seestanding outside. After a brief moment of hesitation, she approached. Her eyes were fixed on the situation inside the ward. "I didn't expect to find you here, Chloe." "Who did you think it would be?" I intentionally countered, "Surprised? Didn't see that coming, did you? You wanted to hurt me, but Trinity was the one who ended up here. I always manage to turn danger into safety." Stella chuckled casually, "Chloe, you are indeed fortunate in this regard. But how did you manage to offend so many people? You're always being chased and hunted." Her words sounded light and detached, as if she were an uninvolved bystander. Yet, every tI recalled her ruthless actions, a shiver ran down my spine. I vividly remembered the eerie smile she flashed when she turned around outside my house.
Her calm demeanor now made her even more formidable.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt "Well. I wonder how I keep attracting unwanted attention. This time, innocents got hurt, and it might not be so easy to deal with this situation." I alluded to the Huffman family.
"Have you ever considered what this is all for?" Stella's words carried a hint of provocation as she tested me.
"It sounds like you know what it's for." My gaze shifted from Trinity to Stella. "So, you keep showing up to establish connections with me?" Stella chuckled, "I just don't want to see you always in the dark, manipulated like a pawn." "Isn't that a form of value?" I said calmly, "Being a bit confused is a rare quality. Being too shrewd is not that good either. It's not scary to be treated as a pawn; what's scary is being used as a pawn and still jumping around, not realizing you've been played." I added a dose of harsh truth, confident that with this statement, she would inevitably think of Liora.
The more confident I appeared, the more uneasy she became.
After saying this, I turned to leave the intensive care unit. I needed to find a doctor and inquire about Trinity's current blood indicators. I was worried about the continuous increase in toxins in her blood.
Moreover, there are sthings best left unsaid, and I had nothing more to discuss with Stella.
Before I could walk far, Stella called out, "Chloe, you don't know that Chloe is not your nyet, right?" Her words made my steps cto a sudden halt, and my heart raced. I turned back to look at her. "What do you mean by that?" Although I pretended to be calm while asking her, my inner turmoil was undeniable.
Even though I had speculated countless times about what she was about to say, hearing someone confirm it made it hard forto accept.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm Seeing that her words had indeed captured my attention, Stella veladopted an arrogant posture.
Smirking, she asked me, "Hah… it seems Atlas didn't tell you after all?" Her expression was smug, as if all these things were deliberately being kept fromby Atlas.
"Well, why don't you tellwho I am?" I stared at Stella, stepping closer to her. "You seemed eager to talk about this. Why not take this opportunity?" "I can't tell you that. You better ask Atlas. I don't know how he planned this, but I'm afraid he'll blme if I accidentally spill the beans." She chuckled with a self-satisfied air, as if she had finally found a weak spot of mine.
I also understood that the more I wanted to know, the less she would be willing to tell me.
"But you are really pitiful. You don't even know who you are after all vel.n these years:" She had a mischievous glint in her eyes, suppressing a. laugh Well, who would have thought you were still alive? Your luck is really something else. "Chloe…" She casually uttered my name, seemingly savoring them.
"But this nactually sounds pretty good. You should have just been Chloe all along. But you just couldn't stay put, reentering people's sights, and wasting the life of Annalise." With that, she turned and gavea sidelong glance, her eyes filled with a sinister gleam. Then, she confidently walked away, leavingin a daze.