Beyond the Divorce

As we entered the living room, Ava and Jenny's laughter echoed through the building. The once-silent courtyard now buzzed with life.

Since coming here, my mother had been completely liberated, no longer burdened by kitchen duties.

She quickly stood up and looked at us. "You're finally done with your work."

My mom's eyes were carefully scrutinizing my face.

"Next time, please eat dinner without waiting for us. Things get busy, and we'll only keep everyone hungry," I said. "We'll call ahead the next time we're late."

My dad emerged from the bathroom, looking like he had just finished working.

The kitchen staff respectfully approached Atlas. "Sir, can we start serving dinner now?"

Atlas quickly nodded. "Yes."

Then he turned to my dad, asking, "Dad, did you just finish work too?"

My dad smiled contentedly. "Yes! This place is amazing. There's so much to do. Oh right, can you do me a favor?"

While accompanying him to the dining room, Atlas nodded and said, "Tell me."

dad awkwardly asked, "Do you have some gardening books? Could you get me

have them. That's not a problem. I'll have them sent over

now. You can bring it to me after work. I want to study

made me chuckle. "Dad, you should have just told him to find you a mentor.

that. I'll have someone start tomorrow. Dad, you'll be in charge of planning and managing

heartily, looking much more spirited than before. He was much stronger and more energetic, a sight

my mind,

my other dad now?

meal turned into

My favorite was magnolias,

words were often

These roses were said to be rare varieties brought in by air freight

knew Atlas would spoil me

Myra. After all, Melanie's

the phone, and she sounded breathless.

how is he

and sleeps well-he's quite lovable!" Myra said, then sighed inadvertently. "Poor child,

also felt a bit