Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 218 A Forced Order

I didn’t know whether to answer since Atlas was calling.

Meanwhile, my dad seemingly assessed my emotions. I reluctantly answered the call. The voice on the other end said, “I’m at the airport. Come and pick me up.

was speechless at his command. He usually had assistants around him but still wanted me to pick him up. I wondered if he considered me a chauffeur or a servant.

“Sorry, I have guests at home and can’t come-” I replied indifferently.

Before I could finish, he hung up. I nearly cursed him aloud for hanging up on me again. I was about to leave my phone on the coffee table when I received a text. It was a picture of Ryan with bags in hand.

Below it, the message read, “Is this the guest you must stay home for? When did he become so important

ou can’t leave? Ava must be waiting for me to have dinner with her.”

that you

while looking at the message. I thought Atlas was bold for accessing the surveillance footage

want?” I returned his text. I felt powerless and didn’t know what else

Atlas replied, his words even

an hour. Also, I didn’t want to put Ryan in an awkward spot. I was furious and indifferent. However,

smiled awkwardly.

my clothes, grabbed my keys, and fled. I feared my dad would stop me. I felt pitiful when

and sighed before finally leaving. I told myself we’d

airport, I called Atlas from the exit. He didn’t answer but was already striding toward me. He put his luggage in the back

looked a little cramped.

wasn’t because I didn’t want to talk to him. I

the drive and remembered how he looked that night.

of us spoke, and I drove in silence. Atlas seemed lost in thought

said, “Do you want me to come

and unintentionally pressed the brakes. “I don’t know the way to

replied through gritted teeth, “What a dumb

roared, “You can get out if you

regretted what I said as I gripped the steering wheel. I flinched when he slammed the car door. Unexpectedly, he walked to the driver’s

in. Then, he went