Lauren and I exchanged a knowing nce, sharing augh.


    She whispered to me, "Why is Ivanna so chatty now?" I couldn''t help butugh harder.


    Ivanna turned around to look at us. "Are you talking about me? Are you annoyed that I''m talking too much?" When we got in the car, I nced outside. Oliver was standing at the doorway, looking on as we were leaving. The destion in his eyes madefeel a twinge of pity.


    However, this was out of my hands. What he did had hurt Lauren, and I didn''t want to interfere with Lauren''s decision.


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    It was a personal matter, and no third party could intervene. I had no idea how Oliver had spent the previous six months while Lauren was away. What went through his mind? Did he realize where he went wrong? I believed Lauren would never forgive him if he didn''t realize his mistakes. Even if she forgave him, I wasn''t sure if I could.


    Only I saw what happened before Lauren left. She had narrowly escaped death, and I could understand her pain.


    I called hto let my parents know we had picked up Lauren and were on our way back. Ivanna keptining the whole way, questioning Lauren''s whereabouts.


    Lauren said, "Let''s talk about something else. Tell me, how is it going with Jared? Is Trinity still making things difficult for you? I''ve been worried about that!" Ivanna scoffed. "Huh, making things difficult for me? I''m lucky that I''m still alive." I chuckled. "You''ve got snerve. What''s her risking her life got to do with you? If you''re going to brag, at least cup with sactual reasons." Lauren looked at us in disbelief. "What''s going on? What are you suggesting?" It was not until this moment, rushing back from Bourdamun to the airport, that I remembered Trinity''s situation.


    I made a hush gesture and quickly called Jared to ask about Trinity''s condition.


    Then, I told Jared, "Lauren is back.


    We''re taking her hfor a meal. If it''s toote, we won''t see Trinity today. I''ll go to the hospital early tomorrow."  Jared said Trinity was doing well and she was in high spirits. He askednot to worry and to ctomorrow if I couldn''t make it today.


    I saw Ivanna sneering and looking like a disgruntled woman. However, I knew she was probably uneasy.


    After hanging up the phone, Lauren asked, "What''s going on? Why is Trinity injured? Also, are you guys implying something?" I knew Lauren was curious about my concern for Trinity''s well-being, especially since we were having a conflict when Lauren left.


    I briefly exined Trinity''s injury to her, and she began to understand the situation.


    "I''ll exin it to you when we have time. A lot has happened in the past six months." Ava and Jenny were already waiting when the car arrived at the doorstep.


    When Ava saw our car approaching she in med excitedly and O report. Then she raped the gate and rushing Vo toward us.  "Aunt Lauren is back! I missed you so much! Why did it take you so long?" She called out, running to the car.


    However, Ava froze when the car door opened, and Lauren stepped out. She was wide-eyed, carefully examining Lauren as she descended.


    Then she covered her tiny mouth and loudly eximed, "Aunt Lauren, w-why did you cut your hair?" Ivanna and burst intoughter.


    et Ivanna rubbed Ava''s head, saying.


    "My love, Aunt Lauren wants a fresh start She''s starting over from scratch!"  ?wAva looked puzzled, ncing at Ivanna. "What does starting over from scratch mean? And...why start over?" Lauren quickly lifted her and gave her a tight hug. "My baby, I missed you so much!" Then, Lauren looked at Jenny. "And who''s this little beauty?"