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?”

and threw myself into her arms. “Ivanna…”

“Don’t say anything right now, don’t cry. Take a hot shower,

I turned on the heater and stood underneath the warm water.

door.

soup for me. Suddenly, I thought of Atlas, who had stayed with

bowl of soup,

phone. She looked puzzled, then realized what I meant. She was just as shocked as me when she flipped through

My tears fell as I laughed until I nearly vomited again. Suddenly, I picked

Ivanna exclaimed, “Chloe!”

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

I didn’t encourage self–harm, it seemed to provide

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

you okay with letting her fall into that scumbag’s hands? Will Melanie treat her well? By then, she’ll be worse off than

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