Beyond the Divorce

Soon after, Lauren prepared to leave us at the hospital entrance. She smiled weakly and said, “I won't go with you, Chlo. I should go home and check on things since it’s been almost two days since I returned.”

I understood she also had a home to return to. I followed Atlas back to the car but realized I hadn't driven since I returned. He glanced at me with a suggestive smile and asked, “Pleca Park or Amethyst Apartments?”

“Amethyst Apartment, duh!” I felt embarrassed and couldn't look at him.

After driving me home, he got out and followed me inside. He seemed familiar with the place as he removed his coat and entered the kitchen. I hurried after him and said, “Why don't you rest? Let’s just make some noodles.”

He looked back at me, saying, “You should shower and rest. Let me handle this.”

“Did you get any sleep today?" I remembered to ask. After all, he had also been on the go for over twenty hours.

He gazed at me tenderly and asked, “Are you worried about me? Let’s go to bed early later.”

His words made me blush again. Then, he pulled me in and kissed my forehead, saying, “You don't need to be shy around me. Go on, I'll make you some food.”

with me and Ava. Although I was recovering at

asked, “You

and put on an apron before taking some ingredients from the fridge. I only had meat left as my

had special training in wilderness survival. Would you like to come

never expected the dominant man I knew to cook for me. I provokingly

you think?” He neither confirmed nor denied it.

instinctively pouted. “Boyfriends should do these things, shouldn't they? Still, ‘someone’ seemed to like passing

“It seems like you've been paying much attention

he took it and raised his

Even his rascal gesture was charming, making my heart flutter. I helplessly palmed my forehead, and

I'll call

remembered I hadn't taken a break since returning

had sweated profusely, I felt uncomfortable and