Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 216 Silly Attempt at Finding Comfort

I gazed at the kitchen and dining area I had cleaned before washing my face. However, I didn’t return to my room. Instead, I went to Ava’s room and lay beside her. Surprisingly, I fell asleep almost immediately.

Ava had already been awake and playing with her dolls when I woke up. After some thought, I told her, Let’s change our clothes. I’ll take you out for breakfast and then to the office. If there’s nothing urgent, we can visit Grandma and Grandpa, okay?”

Ava cheered and asked if she could bring her doll with her.

Meanwhile, I called Ryan and told him I’d come by later. I helped Ava prepare, found her winter clothes, and packed them in a small suitcase. I also packed my belongings before we left.

We went to the office after breakfast. Although it was Ava’s first time here, she quickly became the office princess. Carol brought her around while I dealt with a few matters with Ryan. I also told him I wanted to return to my hometown today to fetch my parents.

Ryan looked me up and down, then nodded. “All right, go ahead. Don’t worry about the company. Carol and I have everything under control. I’ll call you if there are any emergencies. Just spend time with your parents. Call me before you return, and I’ll pick you up at the airport.”

Soon after, Carol booked the plane tickets.

On the way to the airport, Ryan looked at me through the rearview mirror. I said nothing because I wasn’t feeling it today. I had dark circles under my eyes, which he noticed. Still, he didn’t ask about them or

make me feel uncomfortable.

take good care of my daughter, especially since it was cold outside. He didn’t want Ava to catch a cold.

deep

tour guide. I only turned on my phone when we reached my parents‘ place. Immediately after, I called

any calls from Atlas. He didn’t call me during my few days in my hometown. I felt empty, cold, and hurt. It seemed I was a mere substitute

his lover.

with my parents for two weeks, sorting out everything in the house. Afraid that my parents would!

their essentials into my dad’s study and locked

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relative of one of my

look after

information. My family and I

to let go of a lingering worry. Regardless of everything,

This period was typically the busiest for the company since

one.

feared thinking of Atlas in moments of silence. My

these moments.

wrong on his birthday, but I didn’t know what it was. It was evident he had been

the New Year’s Eve celebration. Grayson sat beside me this time. More people were here than at the first company dinner,