Beyond the Divorce

I completely understood Atlas's state of mind.

How could Celine, with her cunning nature, tolerate a child harboring such resentment toward her? She even dared to mess with Louis. She couldn't bear the threat posed by a child.

"You were really too young to comprehend all of that." I sighed as I looked at him.

He lowered his gaze, his face carrying a trace of anguish.

"I couldn't find you, and I was so anxious. I acted recklessly and didn't care about anything else. All I wanted was to find you and be with you every day."

Atlas's tone was incredibly gentle, devoid of any sharpness.

I bit my lip, wondering how I was doing after being separated from him. I pounded my head, lamenting, "Why can't I remember anything? Even a tiny bit would be helpful!"

He quickly grabbed my hand to prevent me from hurting myself. "Stella, it's not your fault. It's because I failed to protect you, causing you to suffer and become like this. Losing you for so many years is my punishment."

I still found it challenging to calm my restlessness.

"Then tell me, tell me everything! Why am I Stella? No, I'm Chloe. I don't want to be Stella." I stared at him, feeling a strong aversion to the memories associated with Stella. "That Stella has tainted that name. hate her. She's an insult to everything associated with that name!"

Chloe! Don't blame yourself. Blame me if you have to. It's my fault for not taking care of you." Atlas's

everything!"

to know? You can ask me. But try not to strain yourself too much. Chlo, I never told you the

with eyes full

right to know. I don't want to live in the dark.

changed in a

telling you

been enough if you told me

reconcile with.."

but I

by your side. I won't leave

aloof Atlas sounded humble, completely unlike the regal figure he presented to the

words seemed insufficient. Nobody could understand what we