Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 262 Losing One’s Temper

Atlas lowered his gaze and didn’t respond.

I asked him a string of questions, “Was it really you? Why didn’t you come in? Did you spend your holiday

alone abroad or here in Foswood? Were you

“Don’t you think it’s a little late to be asking all this?” He sounded annoyed.

I got teary and said, “There had been rumors everywhere. First, it was Annalise, and then it was Harmony. Will there be more of them? I don’t care about your wealth, but how could I love an unfaithful man?”

My words came out in a rush. “I’ve been humiliated enough by Matthew. And now, I’ve found another man who can’t keep his heart in check. Am I a person anyone can use and deceive at their whim?”

“Am I just anyone to you?

“You’re not!” I looked at him, tears rolling down my cheeks. “I’ve told you I’m not worthy of you. But if you try to pursue me, you must take responsibility! All I want is a simple, love–filled life. Am I unworthy of that?”

“You are worthy,” he gently said, holding me tightly. “Don’t cry.”

“Do I look like Annalise to you? Why do you need someone else if you loved her so much?” I asked, my voice strained. “Let me make this clear, Atlas. My name is Chloe, not Annalise!”

“You’re not anyone!” He said it cryptically.

“What does that mean? Explain it to me. Do I have to be like her? My heart ached as I said, “I’m not foolish enough to compete with a memory. If you’re trying to find her in me, let’s part ways right here. I won’t be anyone’s replacement.”

With that, I tried to push him away and get up.

He was startled and quickly held me down. “No, it’s not like that. You’re you. I don’t care about Annalise. She has nothing to do with me. I’ve told you to only believe in me. I’ll explain it all eventually, but not now.”

“Why not?

“You shouldn’t know too much right now. There will come a day when you’ll understand. You’re the person I’ve been searching for,” he said as he gently brushed away my stray hair.

are you saying

don’t fit together, so I can’t give you a definite answer yet. Give me Remember my word, no matter what

hint!” I

isn’t that simple!” His eyes flickered

open. “You mean… the plane crash was

still looking into it.”

both fell silent.

long while, he kissed my neck. “Annalise was an incredibly important person, but I only feel remorse for her, not love.

the scene, understand?”

comforted me. As I left the hotel, I felran unprecedented sense of relief. The heavy

more than any burden I had ever carried. In fact, I later realized it was not

away from Cresswind Valley. It was as if someone

watching me.

Taking Advantage

spot anything unusual, but everything appeared normal. However, that strange feeling persisted.

that nagging thought, I pressed on the gas pedal and

in the living room, watching TV. I knew they had been waiting for

drop him off?”

before heading

dad finally got up, stretching with a yawn. “We were waiting for you

And he treats Ava so well!” My mother seized the opportunity to tease

1. me. “Who would’ve thought our little girl would be so clingy?”

been quite lonely. Since his parents are gone, maybe he liked the warmth

New Year’s alone amidst the celebrations of other

father seemed interested. “He has a big

bigger the company, the more he might be constrained. When you’re in charge, a large company can be limiting since it’s all about

softened.

crash.

that’s so tragic!” My mother exclaimed. “What a tough life

refined.”

then added, “I’ve heard his family background is quite