Beyond the Divorce

I scoffed.

"This isn't just being audacious—it's evil! Luckily, we got to her in time, and now she's okay.

Mom, just stay on Celestis Island for a while.

Once things are sorted out here, I'll pick you up!" I was worried they wouldn't feel comfortable there without familiar faces.

"It's perfect timing since Ava hasn't started school,” I reminded her, “You can spend more time together before she does.

If you need anything, just let me know!" "Mr.

Atlas has everything arranged already.

He had a bunch of daily necessities delivered early this morning, enough for a whole year." My mom's tone sounded cheerful.

"The air here is excellent.

Your dad loves it!" "That's great! I'm glad you're all enjoying it." My mom hung up the phone, thoroughly satisfied.

My heart felt more at ease, too.

Hearing Ava's laughter, I knew I didn't need to worry about her.

When 1 left, my mom wasn't in the best condition, but now she sounded incredibly pleased.

The climate there benefited my dad's health, so everyone was happy.

All of this made me even more reliant on Atlas.

decided to give him

amazed that he found the time to

so focused on Ivanna's situation that I forgot

phone rang twice before Atlas

voice came

“Where are you?" I

there right away!" Atlas turned the question back

you at the hospital? How's she doing?" "She's

quietly updated him on Ivanna's

"Atlas, thank you! Ww “Thank you for what?" I could

so

don’t know what I would’ve done without you! Ava was so happy, laughing without care!" I

show it through actions, not just words," he said

very much, you know?" Words

man had a way of making

"You're so annoying.

we focus on serious matters?" "Isn’t this serious? Do we still need to be thanking each other like this? One day, what's mine will be yours," he whispered, causing my face to flush and my

to talk

inside! “T couldn't handle

was

wanting more, but when he turned cold, he could

and I'll pick you up later!"' He

I quickly hung up the

he and Harmony were just acting, I could not get the image of him carrying her away in front of me out of my

I entered the hospital room, I noticed Lauren massaging Ivanna's wrists as