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.

I decided to give him

he found

been so focused on Ivanna's situation that I

twice before Atlas

warm voice

are you?"

be there right away!" Atlas turned

she doing?" "She's alright,

asleep." I quietly updated him on Ivanna's

“Thank you for what?" I could tell he was

parents were so

would’ve done without you! Ava was so happy,

through actions,

know?" Words were caught in my

making one feel breathless

"You're so annoying.

this? One day, what's mine will be yours," he whispered, causing my face to flush and my heart to

not going to talk to

inside! “T couldn't handle

man was

wanting more, but when he

to eat, take care of yourself, and I'll pick you up later!"' He

quickly hung up the

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

be that generous? I just couldn't! As I entered the hospital room,