Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom novel Chapter 1338

"I was afraid of this. What do you mean, once bitten, twice shy? You just misjudged him!" Ivanna poked directly at Beatrice's weak spot. "For a guy, his appearance, family background, social status... none of that matters. As long as his character is solid and he genuinely cherishes you, you’ll experience a different life. Really, Beatrice, trust me!"

"Looks like you’ve experienced a great awakening," I teased.

"Aren't you the same?" Ivanna asked. "Beatrice knows about your legendary love life. Could you be where you are now if it weren't for Atlas? He spent eighteen years looking for you and never gave up. Aren’t you happy?”

Both Beatrice and I burst into laughter. I retorted, "So what you mean is, when you encounter the wrong person like I did, you should cut your losses, strengthen your resolve, and fight on bravely?"

"What's wrong with that? Don't focus on the process, look at the result!" Ivanna said emphatically. "A good nail does not fear the hammer. You just need to have a strong will!"

Both Beatrice and I laughed heartily.

"That’s rich, coming from someone who was on the brink of death and had given up back then!" I poked fun at her weak spot.

"You always choose to highlight my less glamorous side!" Ivanna looked at me in displeasure. "Are you trying to say that your current choice is wrong? Isn’t Matthew just like that person she encountered?”

Ivanna continued questioning me. "You always went above and beyond in your previous career, but you ended up with nothing. What's the use of a career? Isn't it all because the people around you were wrong?"

I had to nod. "Yes! I was at my wits' end back then. I wanted a divorce but I got taken advantage of instead. Ivanna saw it all. She has the most say about this."

"Imagine if that situation had continued. Chloe, would you have gotten the chance to rescue Beatrice, who was suffering just like you?" Ivanna's words were very practical.

Then she grabbed Beatrice's hand. "So, you need to find someone who cherishes you!"