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!"

have to. It's my fault for not taking care of you." Atlas's emotions were also

Tell me everything!" I eagerly urged

Chlo, I never told you the truth because I sometimes think it's a kind of blessing for you to forget

at me with eyes

know. I don't want to live in the dark. It's not fair." I

changed in a blink

telling

you didn't know about... Atlas, it's terrifying! That would've been enough if you told me I'm not Chloe. There are

reconcile with.."

agitation, but I

side. I

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

him. Any words seemed insufficient. Nobody could understand what we had