Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 176 Someone Who Protects You

My heart pounded because I knew my dad wanted to discuss last night’s events. Sure enough, he looked at me and asked about Atlas, “I don’t want to meddle in your relationships, but you just got out of a failed

marriage.

“I don’t want to see you get hurt again. I’ve researched Atlas–his family background doesn’t quite match.

ours. I’m worried about how your relationship will turn out.”

I choked on my food, knowing my dad wasn’t entirely convinced about Atlas. “Dad, I’m sorry for making you worry,” I swallowed my food and continued, “You don’t need to be overly concerned. I know what I’m

doing and what I want.

“Atlas and I are just friends. Even though he’s been good to me, I haven’t considered anything else. I want to work on my company first and worry about other things later. I’m just going with the flow.”

I pushed around the food on my plate, unsure how to reassure my dad.

“Mr. Atlas has been a great help to me. I can fully break free from Matthew and suppress that asshole

I become strong. I lost ten years of my life because of him, and I

much,

held a

future. After all, I can’t let Ava suffer. I

this now. Still, I didn’t expect Mr. Atlas to come back to celebrate my birthday last night.”

rambled on, not even sure what

you have a healthy and happy life. Other things don’t matter to your mother and me.

cares for you. In case we’re not around anymore, there will be someone to

protect you.

reminded me of when Atlas told

harm.

a lump in my throat, saying, “Dad, I won’t need anyone

smile, my eyes a bit teary. “Give me some freedom,

offering advice and not interfering with your affairs. You’re the only

happy. Your mom and I only want that for you. That’s

deeper. He was democratic and didn’t push his views. He didn’t mention that they preferred Ryan either, and I knew he didn’t want to stress me

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that choice. I will make it clear to you. The person! choose should not only be capable of protecting me but also my