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    Although I hoped Ivanna and Jared could find a resolution, thinking about Trinity made their marriage challenging. Perhaps that was why we chose to have dinner at home tonight.


    Besides, I was not a friend to both Trinity and Ivanna. Since I was in the middle, I didn''t know how to handle this rtionship, especially since I sensed Trinity probably still loved Jared. I knew I needed to find an opportunity to talk to her about Jared.


    Lauren got everyone to sit down while I regained my focus. Ivanna understood the situation and didn''t continue the topic. It was evident her mood had improved after hearing Jared''s words. Even her gaze toward him was affectionate.


    I had to admit that women in love could be silly and charming. The three of us, excluding Lauren, were engrossed in our happiness. I noticed As and Jared had much to discuss, too. Despite their contrasting personalities, they were extraordinary men.


    No one would ever guess Jared''s profession by looking at him. The two different men had a surprising understanding of each other that I found hard toprehend.


    As As and I left Lauren''s ce, he held my hand and whispered, "Let''s stay in Amethyst Apartments tonight. It''s toote to return to Pleca Park. How about a little ''us'' time?"


    The idea suited me well. "Then let''s walk off our food."


    I created an opportunity for us to walk together, aiming to make up for what As had witnessed during the New Year. He took my hand and kissed it, providing warmth. The stretch of road to the apartment was too short, so we arrived in just a few steps.


    Once inside, I took a shower and decided to call Trinity. After all, we hadn''t been in contact for a while. She answered almost immediately, but it seemed like others were around here. However, the background noise indicated it wasn''t a good time.


    "Speak!" She spat out a word, making me feel like it wasn''t the best time for us to talk.


    I softly said, "Let''s talk when you''re free. You can call me back."Content from N?velDr(a)ma.Org.


    As expected, she replied with a simple hum and hung up. I pondered over the call for a long time and wondered if


    I should inform her about tomorrow''s celebration at Pleca Park. I was in a dilemma.


    When As saw me lost in thought on the bed, he approached and took my phone, asking, "Who''d you call?"


    I nced at him, rxed, and said, "I called Trinity, but it seems like it wasn''t the best time."


    "She''s not in the country," As informed me directly.


    "She''s not?" I was relieved to hear that.


    "Yeah, people in her line of work often find themselves in situations beyond their control. Don''t overthink it," he advised. Then, he ced my phone on the bedside table andy beside me.Update first atN?velDráma. Org.


    I alsoy down, feeling pretty sentimental. ''I''ve always been conflicted about Trinity. It feels like a problem whether she''s near or far, especially when facing Ivanna and Jared. Their three-way rtionship makes me feel tom.''


    As pulled me into his arms and said, "You don''t need to struggle or me yourself. The heart isplicated, and it''s their issue, not yours."


    *Trinity and I are sworn sisters now. Honestly, I hope Ivanna and Jared can find a resolution. Still, it''s pretty unfair to Trinity," I confessed.


    "People torment themselves unnecessarily." He kissed me gently. "It''ll never be fair to Trinity because Jared loves Ivanna. However, Trinity has no right to control Jared''s freedom. Ultimately, the heart has the power to decide."


    "Isn''t that too cruel?" I muttered.