Beyond the Divorce

My eyes welled up with tears, and everything became blurry.

"Don't be afraid. You're safe now. No one will dare to torture or hurt you again," I reassured her.

As soon as she heard the word 'hurt,' her body suddenly trembled, and she let out a sharp scream.

The nurses rushed over, trying to restrain her.

I quickly told them, "No, let go!"

I immediately bent down and embraced her emaciated body, patting her gently. "Don't be afraid. It's okay now. Everything is over."

My voice choked. "Beatrice, you have to get better quickly so we can be together again. Do you know how much I blame myself? I neglected you all these years. Otherwise, you wouldn't have suffered for so long." She wailed loudly, full of anguish.

Doctors also hurried in. After all, this was a direct order from the highest-ranking official in the province, a patient requiring special attention. No one dared to slack off.

But seeing her in this state, the doctors quietly stopped the nurses from intervening.

the accumulated frustration

cried for a full two hours until she was utterly exhausted, suddenly

on her own. It will take about four hours before she wakes up. By then, she should be able to speak." Atlas told me to rest a bit. I suddenly felt overwhelmed and almost drifted

me in the hospital room that Atlas

four-hour

slumber. I went straight to Beatrice's hospital room. I

watched these two people. Honestly, it warmed my heart. If they had a chance in the future, it could indeed

didn't see Atlas. He

out of the hospital room. Glancing at the caller ID, it

a bit farther away and

back yet?" My mom asked, realizing

so I confidently stayed in

hasn't woken up yet,"

wasn't a waste of time."

the others back,

well. Ava keeps asking when you guys will be back. It's been almost half a month since you left, and not a single phone call!" My mom scolded