Beyond the Divorce

She flipped through the next photo and an unusually gentle smile appeared on her face.

I proceeded to tell her why I had separated from Matthew. When I reached the crucial part, she trembled angrily, her eyes red. I sensed her anger brewing and quickly comforted her. "It's all better now. I have Atlas who loves me. I don't have to suffer anymore. Whenever things seem bad, it's a sign that good luck is on the way."

Surprisingly, she hugged me, reminiscent of how she had protected me during our school days.

My nose tingled, and I told Lauren, "Back then, Beatrice used to protect me like this and make sure I wasn't being bullied."

Lauren, who was a very sensitive person, wiped a tear away and looked at Beatrice. "From now on, Beatrice, we won't let you suffer even a bit! Chlo's Mr. Atlas is out for revenge for you."

Beatrice was surprised when she heard Lauren's words. She looked at me and asked, "... Mr. Atlas, is he... really your husband?"

"Yes, it's exactly as you see. He's my husband, and he loves me. He also cares for everyone and everything I care about. He was the one who planned to save you," I explained.

"Tell me about Mr. Atlas," she requested.

I started from the very beginning, recounting every detail to Beatrice. Surprisingly, she didn't seem to grow tired or sleepy. We talked until late into the night.

me in disbelief,

her hand and said, "Everyone goes through all kinds of difficulties, but we can overcome them. You will too, trust me. We'll definitely reclaim everything for you. We'll avenge your mother, grandfather, and grandmother." She nodded silently, and Lauren

summoned the security

was still working. When he saw me return, he closed his laptop and looked at me. "How's the situation?

walked over to him, sitting on his lap. "But

believe there's a secret between him and her. Byron wanted to get whatever she had." Atlas held me in his arms, contemplating. "Why do you say that?" I

was thinking about

was shocked, but

concerned and compassionate.net

he asked to

her.

listened to Atlas's analysis, I pondered over Byron's behavior that

seeing her subjected to such cruelty wouldn't have led to mere cursing.

I had been shocked and moved to tears repeatedly when I saw Beatrice in that horrific state. Byron's indifference made him seem too

she revealed it by now? It doesn't make