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.

arrived, he escorted me and Ava to the security checkpoint. He repeatedly reminded me to take good care of my daughter, especially since it was cold outside. He didn’t want Ava to catch

I took a deep breath and felt more awake in days. Once out of the airport, we took

guide. I only turned on my phone when we reached my parents‘ place. Immediately

disappointed when I noticed I hadn’t received any calls from Atlas. He didn’t call me during my few

his lover.

sorting out

into my dad’s study

-1/2-

a relative of one of my dad’s colleagues. I knew they were trustworthy

look after

information. My family and I

I finally managed to let go of a lingering worry. Regardless of everything, we were together, and my parents were here to

the following day. This period was typically the busiest for the company since we bid farewell to the

one.

keep busy because I feared thinking of

these moments.

evident he had been drinking that day. I replayed our conversation countless times, unable to find what angered

More people were here than at the first company dinner, making it livelier. Everyone chatted, toasted, and