Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 285 The Two Sides of Stella

As my mother and Lauren exited the room, Atlas sat beside me. He seemed to be carefully choosing his

words

Inside, I felt conflicted, a sense of injustice simmering in a corner of my heart. Seeing Stella, still radiant and carefree didn’t sit right with me.

From the moment this woman entered my view, I could sense her subtle schemes against me. Even that first dinner together felt calculated, How could I possibly stay calm?

Besides that, I had a persistent feeling of being trapped, which was probably connected to her. Otherwise, Atlas wouldn’t have let the matter rest without investigating.

As soon as Atlas sat down, he held my hand.

“Don’t let Stella bother you. I know what’s going on.”

“How exactly did you know?” I spoke candidly. We had reached a point where there was no need to pretend nothing had happened.

Atlas’s intense gaze remained fixed on my face, his attractive features distracting me for a moment. I didn’t want to press him further. I understood that his perspective required careful maneuvering. Moreover, no matter the angle, Stella had familial ties to him. I was nothing.

me feel

smile and said, “I’m not being dramatic. It’s just her actions… I know she’s your

don’t want to…”

lifted my hand to his lips and kissed

real connection to me. You,

frustration in my heart. I had to admit, Atlas

found irresistibly captivating.

in a certain way, she holds value. Her presence isn’t as straightforward

Atlas stated solemnly, a side he had never revealed.

mean the plane

eyes darkened, a glint of coldness shining through. “She’s not the real Stella.

left me in shock. You mean…she’s not really

these when I had Grayson look into it, but I never dared to confirm them without concrete evidence.

uncovered more than I had. I recounted her actions, especially her behavior leading up to my abduction and after I was saved.

smoothing down my hair. He spoke softly, “I’m sorry you had to go through

for doing things. But she’s been too

I couldn’t continue.

my explanation, Atlas would understand