Chapter 464

"Megan agreed." Bethany began slowly. "She'll have everything sorted out in a week and get Kelly." Ivan had expected Megan to agree, but hearing it from Bethany finally allowed him to breathe a sigh of relief. "Thank you." "What are you thanking me for?" Bethany turned to look at him. "Can you bear to part with Kelly, Ivan?" A long silence followed before he managed a bitter smile. "They say parents always have their children's best interests at heart. I have no right to hold her back." "What about Kelly?" Bethany could see that Kelly was very attached to Ivan. "Will she be okay with it?" "She's still young so she won't understand." Ivan chuckled softly. "As her father, it's my job to be wiser." They fell silent. Bethany knew that, despite Ivan's reluctance, this was the best solution for Kelly. As they were heading back, Ivan repeatedly instructed Bethany, "Keep this a secret from Kelly." "How long can you keep it from her?" "For as long as I can." Ivan looked at her with ple