Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 966 Anticipating the Trial

I quickly said to him, "Don't look at me like that. I'm being serious."

Atlas smirked. "Well, that depends on your performance!"

I immediately straightened up, looking at him. "Have you gone bad now?"

As I spoke, the car arrived at the entrance of our home. Atlas exited the car, picked me up, and carried me into the house.

But to our surprise, as soon as we entered the living room, we heard the excited screams of the kids. He quickly put me down.

I couldn't help but find it amusing that he looked a little embarrassed. He gestured to me to be quiet.

Then, he took my hand and walked into the living room.

To our astonishment, everyone was there. Ava rushed over enthusiastically when she saw us.

you wouldn't be back? Why

and said, "It was too quiet over

you should come home every

Atlas's hand. "Daddy, I messed up some crafts, can you help

was always ready

to the study,. It was a rare moment for us to

today, so we came back early," I explained, then asked, "Why is everyone so excited today? Why haven't they slept yet?" "It's the weekend. There's no school tomorrow." My mom smiled and said, "They've been playing in the orchard since they got home. They even refused to come in for dinner." "Was I like them when I was a kid, Mom?" I asked deliberately as

saw my mom's face tighten momentarily and her eyes avoided mine. She said, "You weren't as cheerful as

hear the bitterness in her

the topic. "Is the trial for

so no. It's in three days," I responded. I was sure my dad had deliberately changed the topic There was no way he didn't know the date of

moment, without realizing it, my heart suddenly ached. I

days later, Matthew's case

enthusiastic citizens. After all, the public had

concern to everyone. Everyone thought they