Beyond the Divorce

When I heard Atlas's words, I abruptly turned to look at him. He quickly adjusted my head and continued to blow-dry my hair. "That's right!" Atlas answered confidently, leaving me a little puzzled.

With a hint of unease, I asked him, "How did your grandfather find out about our marriage?"

"I'm sure he has some people working for him. It wouldn't have been that hard to dig up this information," Atlas replied simply.

It seemed that the old man from the Pierce family wasn't completely confined to their ancestral home. He still had some control over business outside the home too.

"So does that mean Celine knows about this too?" I said. "I didn't expect your grandfather to make the first move. I thought Celine would be the one to take action."

Atlas's fingers combed through my long hair as he blew it dry meticulously. It was a pleasant sensation.

"It doesn't matter who knew first, especially for me. The so-called Pierce family members currently have no say over my life and certainly aren't qualified to be my master. They'll find out sooner or later. I'm Louis Pierce's son. I'm not related to David," Atlas said firmly.

I understood that Atlas harbored no emotions for David.

"So, what do you think your grandfather will say when he meets me?" I inquired.

reminder to

still doesn't believe that what happened back then was because of his

drying my hair, put the hairdryer away, and sat beside me. I looked

was silent, and I knew he was conflicted. After all, David was probably his only

you plan for us to go back?" I

for me. I lived there for eleven years, but I had no

"But we do need to make a trip back. We should have a

we don't know when Matthew's case will go

in a hurry to see him? Aren't you afraid he'll try to stop you?

said confidently, "Why should I be afraid? We're legally married. Can he

if he tries to stop us, I won't back down. You're my husband, and this isn't about whether he acknowledges that. It's a matter of legal rights. Even if he wants to act recklessly, I'm legally

pleased and hugged me

smiled at me, pinched my nose, and said,

earnestly