Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 219

His Reason

My heart sank, and I felt his words weren’t for me. I sat motionless as I gazed at the breathtaking scenery before me. I wondered if this was the home under construction he had mentioned.

Atlas exited the car, took his luggage, and opened my door. He led me inside, and I matched his pace. The inside of the house was inexplicable. I heard a sudden exclamation as we entered, “Mr. Atlas, you’re

back!”

Several servants rushed over and took the luggage from Atlas. There was a chorus of greetings and laughter that followed. I knew these people were loyal to him.

When he got to his room, he pressed me against the door and said hoarsely, “It seems you didn’t miss

me.”

My heart ached, and I chuckled with a hint of bitterness. I lowered my gaze. I was always stubborn and never knew how to express what bothered me. Meanwhile, Atlas leaned in and stared at me as if trying to

read my thoughts.

want to talk to me?” He continued

fragrance made my heart race. I feared my eyes would show my longing for him.

gaze

to talk but don’t know what to

me to meet his gaze. His eyes were tender, and he gently bit my lip. “I want to hear anything you have to say. I’ve missed

Atlas was flirting with me, but I couldn’t resist

with a mouse, and I playfully pushed him away. “I never considered escaping. You can do whatever you want.

like he understood the reason behind my mood. He moved away and approached the floor–to- ceiling window

of my parents‘ deaths. They died in a plane

Rory White, died.”

was shocked as I froze in place. The pain I felt for him was unbearable. I would’ve fallen over if I

on the

I joyfully wished him a happy birthday that

that night. However, it was all Stella’s fault.

daughter?

pause. I finally realized how foolish I had been. I thought Stella had slipped up when she mentioned it at the door. I even cleverly prepared

I’m sorry…