Beyond the Divorce

Grayson nodded at Lauren.

"When we investigated, their classmates revealed that Byron's family had some issues. Helen, without any hesitation, helped Byron out of the predicament. That's how Byron and Helen began their romance." Lauren shook her head in resignation. "If this were a soap opera, Helen would be the target."

"You're right. Their relationship planted the evil seed within Jocelyn. Just as they started dating, Jocelyn started to alienate Helen.

"Later, unable to resist the allure of Helen's fashionable lifestyle, Jocelyn reconciled with her. Helen isn't stingy and would give Jocelyn everything. I mean, look at her. Her family runs Keller's Dairy. Everyone grew up with their milk."

"Byron knew how to play his cards right," Lauren said.

"But he set a trap for the next generation," I commented.

Grayson nodded. "Byron, who also liked Jocelyn, chose Helen. However, things didn't go as smoothly as Byron hoped. Their relationship faced strong opposition from Helen's family. As Byron and Helen's classmates can confirm, these details are verifiable."

"Ha! It seems that the opposition was not wrong at all. One wrong step and everything goes downhill," I remarked.

Grayson continued, "Hold off on the criticism for now and listen to the rest. Helen refused to listen to her family. Since she was the only daughter of the Keller family, she even declared that she would sacrifice the entire family just to stay with Byron."

Lauren scoffed, "If she hadn't cared about the Keller family, there wouldn't have been a tragedy. Byron would definitely not continue the relationship."

"Helen struggled against her family for three years. Only after becoming pregnant with Beatrice did the Keller family reluctantly give in. Helen finally married Byron as she wished. However, the Keller family did not allow Byron to participate in the management of Keller's Dairy.

"That's it. People like Byron are bound to be petty and vengeful. He must've been upset since he chose Beatrice for her family background," Lauren said.

Grayson continued, "Byron is a

smart person. He kept his emotions

hidden and showed no interest in

Keller's Dairy. He went to run the

cable factory's business, working

silently for five or six years.

"How dedicated!" I sighed.

Grayson disdainfully chuckled. "Listen to this. After running the business, Beatrice was born. Jocelyn's daughter, Hazelyn Chandler, was also born, just two years apart!"

When Grayson reached this point, he looked disgusted. "These are all accounts from their classmates. Everyone was indignant about it."

"Helen had no idea?" I asked.

"It wasn't until after Helen's death, and Jocelyn shamelessly entered the Chandler family that everyone woke up from their delusions. Hazelyn's original name was Hazel Marrow. Think about it!"All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.

"I can't believe this! That's some serious betrayal. Helen couldn't even trust her best friend!" Lauren exclaimed. "Byron is really something!"

I was furious and felt sorry for Beatrice. How could she have such a father?

Then I asked, "So, did Helen ever find out about Jocelyn's child? How did Jocelyn explain her situation then? Given how close they were, Helen could not possibly be unaware of how Jocelyn's child was born She never doubted anything?"

I bombarded Grayson with a series of questions because it felt so unreasonable.