Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 652

My mom seemed to sense something off and anxiously asked, "Chlo, where are you? Why aren't you home yet?"

Her tone was filled with worry.

I quickly looked out the window and realized it was already dusk, and the sky had dimmed.

I was amazed at how quickly time had flown by. Atlas and I had spent the entire afternoon together. Yet, it seemed like there were still many unanswered questions.

I composed myself and smiled into the phone, trying to sound relaxed. "Mom, I just finished a meeting at the office. Atlas happened to come and pick me up, and we'll be heading back soon." "Oh, you're still at the office? I thought something happened to you." Her tone was skeptical.

"Oh, come on! What could happen at the office? Don't worry, I'm fine."

"That's good. Hurry back then," she said.

"Sure! I'll be home soon. Bye."

I ended the call hastily because I could no longer control my emotions.

lifted my chin, kissed my forehead, and wiped away my tears. "Sweetheart, everything will

back tears, I said, "How am I going to face them? They've loved me all their lives, but I'm just an impostor! Atlas, why is all this happening? I want to know."

Everything will get better,

choked out,

these words shocked even me-my poor

meaning behind this phrase was profound, referring to Chloe's parents and my

Lucille. Both of

up with teary eyes at Atlas and urgently asked, "Is there any news about

was

our people have

As long as he's alive, we'll find him. Trust me." Atlas looked into my eyes, solemnly

tears still

dad and mine, too," Atlas

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