Beyond the Divorce

When I grabbed Lauren, she used all her strength to shield me. My body uncontrollably plummeted to the left and I experienced a dizzying spin. Lauren held me tightly in her embrace as the car violently tumbled. A horrible crashing sound drowned out our screams.

It seemed like everything had finally come to a halt. I felt dazed as if my consciousness had slipped away.

Suddenly, I sensed icy water splashing over me, and my senses sharpened. My arm throbbed with piercing pain.

"Lauren..." My voice was weak. I felt Lauren under me, and she didn't let go.

"Lauren..." I called again, receiving no response. The air carried a faint smell of blood mixed with the scent of rain and the bitter aroma of the plants.

"Lauren, are you okay? Lauren..." I adjusted my body, attempting to check on Lauren.

Suddenly, a sense of terror overwhelmed me. The silence was eerie. Raindrops drummed against the cracked car window, creating a constant tapping sound. But Lauren still did not say a word.

I shifted my body. I could move, but our entire car was tilted to the left.

Lauren was beneath me, and I used my hands to support the car seat on her side, freeing myself from her grip. I wanted to lift my body out, but the car plummeted downward again. I screamed and quickly stopped moving.

can you hear me?"

movements were severely restricted. I was trapped and unable to budge.

blood grew stronger. She lay motionless, still shielding

Help!" I screamed at the top of my lungs. Rain splattered into the car through the shattered window, hitting my face.

roared with all my might, "Atlas... Help! Someone, please,

inside the car, drowned out

mid-call with Atlas before the car had rolled over. I fervently hoped that

heard the faint sound of his voice. "Chlo... Tell me what's going

"Help, Atlas..."

afraid...

how much time had passed. It felt like

someone calling my name. Not long after, I felt the car slowly