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.

in disbelief, her

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,

with Lauren's suggestion. I summoned the security

saw me return, he closed his laptop and

him, sitting on his lap. "But I can't shake the feeling that she has something

and her. Byron wanted to get whatever she had." Atlas held me in his arms, contemplating. "Why do

about the day

the pictures of Beatrice being tortured. He was shocked, but he didn't display

concerned and compassionate.net

asked to

to see her. It says a lot,"

I listened to Atlas's analysis, I pondered over Byron's behavior that day and agreed with

her subjected to such cruelty wouldn't have led to mere cursing. It would have broken

moved to tears repeatedly when I saw Beatrice in that horrific state.

has something against Byron, why hasn't she revealed it by now? It doesn't make sense, right? I'm