Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 188 Sense of Belonging

Atlas made a dinner reservation as we entered the car. My heart kept pounding throughout the ride, and I

couldn’t bring myself to look at him. He pulled me closer, saying, “Call your parents and tell them you

won’t be home tonight.”

I had no strength to argue or think about anything else. I just wanted to find peace in Atlas’s arms as it

melted away all my worries and anxieties. Soon, we returned to the resort. I felt a sense of belonging, like

this was our home.

His previous question still entranced me. “Do you want to stay here or go home?”

I wondered if this place could be our home.

After dinner, he didn’t hesitate to hold and shower me with kisses. I felt like crying then because I had

waited for him for so long. I missed him so much, and all my longing turned into happiness.

this moment in my

mind went

at

gaze. His handsome face held a deep

me. He held me tightly and whispered, “Chloe, I’ve missed you so

words brought me a sense of comfort. I didn’t know if this

1. me. I wondered how long he would keep missing me and dared not consider how much he loved me.

in his embrace and couldn’t help but ask, “Is everything going smoothly with your work?”

held me, letting out a soft hum. I wasn’t sure if that hum meant everything

smoothly.

g was going

“There are some new issues at the headquarters, and the outgoing CEO won’t

any moves for now. So, I’ll be

help but smile. Did

felt a sense of relief wash over me, thinking if it meant

conditions.

a lingering worry in the back of my mind. I didn’t want obstacles to hinder Atlas’s

wished for everything to go smoothly

down at me and brushed my cheek as he

+15 BONUS

know whether or not I wanted him to stay and wondered what I would be to him if he left. Was i just his companion

often seek experienced, obedient, and intelligent partners. Was he one