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.

talk to me?” He

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

gaze

to talk but don’t know

and he gently bit

knew Atlas was flirting with me, but I couldn’t resist his charm. He cradled my

resembled a cat playing with a mouse, and I playfully pushed him away. “I

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

later, he turned and said coldly, “That day was the anniversary of my parents‘ deaths. They died in a plane crash when I was ten. They

Rory White, died.”

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

the

at Atlas with widened eyes. I joyfully wished him a happy birthday that night, saying, “I

was all Stella’s fault. I numbly

daughter?

slipped up when she mentioned it at the door. I even cleverly prepared a birthday dinner for Atlas. Even so, Stella had already told me his parents‘ deaths were his kryptonite.

I’m sorry…