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.

thought, I decided

he found

Ivanna's situation that I

twice

warm voice came

what's up?" “Where are you?"

there right away!" Atlas turned the question back on

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

quietly

what?" I could tell he was

parents were so

would’ve done without you! Ava was

you want to express your gratitude, show it through actions, not just words," he said softly, his

very much, you know?" Words

a way of making one feel breathless

"You're so annoying.

thanking each other like this? One day, what's mine will be yours," he whispered,

I'm not going to talk to you

inside! “T couldn't

man was

left me wanting more, but when he

take care of yourself, and I'll

quickly hung up

could not get the image of him carrying her

I just couldn't! As I entered the hospital room, I noticed Lauren massaging Ivanna's wrists as directed by