Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 295 A War Declaration

Seeing Stella’s name flashing on my phone sent a shiver down my spine. I answered, my patience wearing thin, “Stella, if you’re not going to say something useful, spare me. I don’t have the patience for you right now. Whether or not you tell me about Atlas, I’ll find out eventually!”

Stella’s tone dripped with sarcasm as she enjoyed the spectacle. “Looks like you’re genuinely worried,

Chlo. Such a fiery temper!”

“It seems like you have too much free time!” Before ending the call, I knew showing indifference was the best way to deal with her.

Predictably, my phone rang again, and I reluctantly picked up after three rings. “Don’t test my patience!”

Stella couldn’t resist taunting me further, “Haha, Chlo! I just want to tell you he’s fine! Really! But I’m afraid you won’t be seeing him for a while. What a pity! I didn’t want you to worry too much, so I thought I’d give

you a heads–up!”

With that, she hung up, and I clenched my fists. The battle was on. It was better to face her openly than let

scheme in the

a traffic light, casting a concerned glance

be fine. Otherwise, she wouldn’t

I admitted,

“Any disruption, especially involving life and death, can cause

Getting anxious won’t change

I said, my eyes fixed on the bustling crowd outside, feeling helpless.

this consume you. They are out in the open, and

He’ll be fine, and with his status, they won’t give up easily,” Ryan comforted me

gentle tone.

joined me for dinner at home before leaving. Late at night, in the silence, I lay in bed, reminiscing

moments with Atlas. Every word he had spoken

Could it be…? The more I thought about it, the more peculiar it seemed.

itinerary was usually a well–guarded secret, even from me. Yet this time, everyone seemed to know about his trip to Jitador. It was as if he had intentionally made

more I pondered, the

me. Atlas trapped in a car, covered in blood, calling my name in anguish. I woke up