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.

been watching me the whole time. Seeing my emotions getting stirred up, he gently lifted my chin,

impostor! Atlas, why is all this happening? I want to know." Atlas held

Everything will get

out, "My poor

shocked

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

Lucille. Both of them were truly pitiable

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

that a person resembling Rory was seen in a small

our people

me." Atlas looked into my eyes, solemnly

nodded, tears still

mine, too,"

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