Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 41

Chapter 41 A Life–Changing Vow

I cried uncontrollably again because I wasn’t as strong as I thought. I don’t know where I got the courage to remain composed enough to take a photo before running out of the house.

Atlas hesitated momentarily before patting my back. His gesture was gentlemanly. Although he was a stranger, his comfort relieved me. The walls I had put up crumbled as I clung to him. Unexpectedly, I encountered him a few times today, and he saw how pitiful I was.

I didn’t know how much time passed, but I eventually stopped crying. Perhaps my tears had run dry.

Atlas patted me again and looked at me profoundly. Soon after, I saw the sky brightening and realized dawn was approaching.

“Thank you, Mr. Pierce. I want to go to my friend’s place at Amethyst Apartments,” I said.

He embraced me and nodded.

When I appeared before Ivanna in such a miserable state, she could hardly believe her eyes. She rubbed her half–opened eyes, thinking she was hallucinating. “Chlo, you… What’s happening? Weren’t you supposed to go back to your hometown?”

myself into her arms.

into the bathroom. “Don’t say anything right now, don’t cry. Take a

I turned on the heater and stood underneath the warm water. The warmth helped me regain my senses when Ivanna knocked on the

door.

into the dry clothes she gave me and saw she had prepared a bowl of ginger soup for

of

puzzled, then realized what I meant. She was just as shocked as me when she flipped through the photos. Ivanna looked at me

nearly vomited again. Suddenly, I picked up a fruit knife from the coffee table

Ivanna exclaimed, “Chloe!”

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the knife and glared at me. I knew how frustrated she was with me. However, when the knife sliced my skin, it released waves of pent–up

seemed to provide a way to release my

s

considered what happens to your daughter if you die? What about your parents? Are they just supposed to fend

find relief if you die, but what about Ava? She’s still so young. Are you okay with letting her

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