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?”

stepped inside and threw myself

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

and stood underneath the warm water. The warmth helped me regain my senses when

door.

soup for

a bowl of soup,

what I meant. She was just as shocked as me when she flipped through the photos.

and I burst into laughter. My tears fell as I laughed until I nearly vomited again. Suddenly, I picked up a fruit knife

Ivanna exclaimed, “Chloe!”

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when the knife sliced my skin, it released waves of pent–up emotions. It was a

provide a way to release my

s

up! Is that scum worth your life?!” Ivanna yelled at me, “Have you ever considered what happens to your daughter

but what about Ava? She’s still so young. Are you okay with letting her fall into that scumbag’s hands? Will Melanie treat her well? By then, she’ll be worse off

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