Beyond the Divorce

The spontaneous remark from earlier might actually be the truth.

It seemed like my mom was hiding something from me.

I finished my meal calmly, spoke briefly to Grandma Rose, and went upstairs to change. I planned to check on Lauren and examine my arm later.

I tried calling Atlas on the way, but he didn't answer. I was puzzled. What could he be doing so early in the morning? I was worried that there might be news from Dylan. But it was unlikely, since only a short time had passed.

When I arrived at the hospital, I saw Lauren losing her temper. Only Lauren and Oliver were present in the ward. As I entered, I sensed an uncomfortable tension in the air.

A thermos was on the bedside table. Oliver had probably brought it here for Lauren.

Oliver stood by the bed, and Lauren seemed distant and cold. When she saw me, she seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.

I walked over, said hello to Oliver, and turned to Lauren. "How are you feeling today?"

"Not great," she replied coldly. "Help me see my guest out, Chlo."

I felt a little awkward. She was clearly giving Oliver the boot, and I was caught in the middle.

I gave him an apologetic look, but he ignored me and said, "Do you really have to be like this, Lauren?"

Oliver, I've made things clear to you.

the tension. "Don't be mad, Lauren. I know you're anxious, but it'll get better with

an excuse to leave and allow them to talk things

need to make excuses, Chlo. You should stay here today. Don't go anywhere." Lauren called me back, not giving me any leeway. I knew her

Oliver's side back then. Even though it meant

to Oliver and declared, "We can't go back to what we used to be. Please don't waste any more time on me. I've done what I needed to do. From now on,

the ward was oppressive, and I could feel Oliver's embarrassment and

know I messed up, Lauren. Please give me another chance. Let me take care of you from now on. I owe it to you," Oliver

it go! The past is in the

and I certainly don't want anyone bringing it

different life I'm tired and I don't want to walk

but her determination was

care of you before this. You weren't born to care for others You're up there, asserting your dominance... Let me go. That would be the best way for you to care for me! Please respect

situation for me

this, Lauren.