Beyond the Divorce

"As long as it's not someone like Michelle," I said, laughing with a hint of distress. "You have no idea! She's been blocking me downstairs daily, and I have no clue what she's up to."

"Michelle does give off a vibe to avoid. You better keep your distance. Having her fixate on you can't lead to anything good."

With that, Theo stood up. "Chloe, I'll take my leave. Call me when you're back, and I'll arrange everything. Don't worry, they're all proper people."

"Are you really leaving?" I reluctantly stood up, feeling a bit unfulfilled.

Theo replied, "We'll have a proper chat when you're back. I won't waste your work time."

I escorted him to the elevator, and we agreed to meet again when he returned to the capital. It seemed that Theo was indeed a person who got things done, was straightforward, and had depth. After seeing Theo off, I called in Carol to ask about Michelle's visit in the morning.

Carol confirmed that she did come to visit the company. She stayed until everyone went for lunch, and only then did she leave.

I was certain she had another motive for seeking me out.

In the evening, returning to Pleca Park, Ava noticed my early return and rushed over. "Mommy, you came back so early! Did you take my advice?"

her advice?

agreement. "Yes! My daughter knows

glancing at

"Yes, I'll strive for your praise every day from now

instantly delighted, her eyes

do you want

words, I realized it had been a long time since I last

in the morning, he was already in the garden. When I returned home for

"After I go upstairs to change clothes, we'll see Grandpa. Is

"I'll follow

"Daddy, do you want to come

she called him "Daddy"

I

her disappearing figure and said to Atlas, "It seems like she's grown taller again." "That's natural, and she's more

from Matthew, she used to be

We could only get her