Beyond the Divorce

I instinctively turned to see what had happened, but Atlas held my head and redirected my gaze. He then instructed, "Dylan, head to the hospital."

I quickly reassured, "I'm fine."

"No, you're not. The injury is at the collarbone, so we must get it checked. Otherwise, I won't have peace of mind," Atlas said, looking at me with concern, "Does it still hurt?"

I felt a little guilty but shook my head and asked, "Wh-what did you do to her?"

"Kill one to warn and deter others," Atlas answered firmly.

I never expected the warm and amiable Atlas to be so heartless. I knew he was just overly worried about my safety. I also realized he wanted to intimidate those who harbored ill intentions toward me.

After the examination, the doctor explained, "Fortunately, they missed the collarbone. These are just superficial wounds. I'll prescribe an ointment for Mr. Atlas to help you apply. It'll help alleviate the pain, reduce swelling, and promote healing."

It was already late when we got home. Neither of us had eaten, and the kitchen was preparing our dinner. Still, Atlas remained solemn. After the meal, we went upstairs, and he insisted on helping me shower. I knew he wanted to examine my injuries.

"It's okay. I can manage myself. It doesn't hurt much now," I said, trying to soothe Atlas's worries.

"Aren't you sore?" He said sternly. I had never seen him so cold before.

"I began to

and saw my shoulder. His expression worsened, and I

causing me any more pain. Afterward, he delicately dried me and kissed my shoulders,

kissed me. I hugged him, knowing his heart must be aching from seeing me hurt. He said, "Next time, don't stay alone at the

wrapped me in the bath towel and then carried

I nodded again. "Okay."

up and came out before putting on his home clothes and grabbing the ointment. "Here, let

me and carefully applied the ointment to my shoulder. It felt cool and soothing. When the

never expected that

seems Madison was waiting for me in the basement for quite some time. How'd you know I was in

you after calling your phone. Your location showed you

you didn't answ

something was wrong. I rushed over,