Beyond the Divorce

Arnold was dismissive of my skepticism.

"The affair between that woman and Melvern isn't as big a feud as it seems. Just because he stole his wife? Nonsense. Melvern sees Liora as nothing more than a piece of clothing." Arnold seemed quite repulsed.

"Why is that? Atticus doesn't seem afraid of Melvern. But from what I see, there's a possibility that Atticus is right about Melvern coming back for revenge. Could it be because of this report from back then?" I questioned.

"This incident was the main factor that led the Sunny family to leave Foswood."

I had to admit that fact. Arnold looked at me calmly, then continued, "Atticus's greatest resentment was Liora's family forcing him into marrying her."

"Forced?" I questioned this statement. "Why?"

Arnold chuckled. "It's hard to believe that a distinguished CEO like Atticus was 'forced' to marry Liora, right?"

I nodded. "Yeah!"

"That's now. At that time, Atticus was just a small contractor, barely making a name for himself."

repeatedly.

it? The situation here is especially complicated, involving too many people with connections. Especially the subsequent events, which made some people unforgettable for a lifetime, and Atticus is one of them." Arnold looked detached

children from wealthy families and even some high-ranking individuals. Just imagine that the mastermind behind this incident was Melvern. It was a period

all troubles. She can't be controlled." I repeated Rose's

haven't told you. Liora was the

"Really?" I was surprised.

help but think of Carina. Liora always enjoyed

coffee cup in his hand. "I want another cup.

quickly rang the bell to have Carol

back then, it was

then, huh?" I asked, still feeling that the Thompson family was a bit

quickly shook

was just a daughter from an average family. So, being able to get close to Melvern was like