Beyond the Divorce

I suddenly understood one thing. It seemed like the wisest person was Grace. She had learned to be savvy after being deceived throughout her life.

"How can we let Charlie end up in his hands?" I shook my head, feeling somewhat distressed. "We'll be ruining that child's life!"

I couldn't help but think of Charlie's innocent face.

"Don't worry. Listen to me," Atlas said.

He got up, poured a glass of water for me, and had a sip himself before continuing. "The man's parents are alive and well. The family is in decent shape, and he has a sister who's seven years older. There was a middle brother between them, but unfortunately, he died at the age of three."

I listened attentively to Atlas.

"Later, that man was born. So, being the only son in the family for three generations, his parents spoiled him. Over time, he developed a fearlessness because his parents would stand up for him whenever something happened.

"Stirring up trouble became a common occurrence. He dropped out of school early, hanging out with a group of delinquents and neglecting his studies. His parents regretted their indulgence."

seemed this person was indeed a typical troublemaker. It wasn't a surprise that

with someone, his sister's husband found out and rushed to save

dragged down his sister's

she also suffered physical abuse from her in-laws because of this incident. This fact deeply affected him, and ever since, he has protected his sister

that can't replace his sister's true

their big house and lives with his parents. His sister never had children after

"Did you look into his

"Keep listening. His sister is hardworking and kind, but this sudden change turned her life from heaven into hell." Atlas told the story vividly and engagingly. I listened

"Afterward, this younger brother

she had

recovered, her younger brother didn't let her go out to work. It wasn't until three years ago that she found a cashier

wait and asked,

Atlas said, "On