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."

gardening books? Could you get me some

problem. I'll have them sent

no need to trouble them to deliver now. You can bring it to me after work. I want to

you should have just told him to

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

was

dad appeared in my

dad now?

meal turned into

the garden layout and what plants were missing. Everyone was excited. My favorite was magnolias, and t suggested to my

were

half a month later, the garden received many rose and magnolia saplings. These roses were said to be rare varieties brought in by air freight

knew Atlas would spoil

dinner, I called Myra. After all, Melanie's son was

she sounded breathless.

worries, how is he doing?" I

lovable!" Myra said, then sighed inadvertently. "Poor child, having such a

also felt a bit