Beyond the Divorce

I quickly entered their dressing room, which was neatly arranged with no clutter or signs of any books brought back.

I searched around hastily and then hurriedly left the dressing room. Time didn't allow me to continue searching. I needed to find my mom and ask her what my dad brought home. Exiting their room, I rushed to Rose's room since they were probably together.

I indeed found my mom with Rose, organizing something.

I immediately asked, "Mom! When you and Dad returned from Bibury, did you bring back any books?"

My mom turned to look at me, hesitatingly asking, "Why did you come back so early today? How's Oliver?"

"He's stabilized. He's out of intensive care now, and things seem to be fine. He just needs some rest," I responded absentmindedly. My mind was focused on the question I needed to ask her.

"Thank goodness. We were just discussing this matter with Mrs. Rose," my mom mumbled.

Anxious, I pressed on, "Mom? Did you bring back some books from Bibury?"

skepticism. "Your dad didn't bring any books with him. He was determined

Dad didn't bring anything back?"

mom walked closer to me. "Chlo, what's going on? What are you looking

wanted to ask what you brought back when you returned. It suddenly crossed my mind, so

back. Besides buying a lot of mushrooms and other delicacies for Mrs. Rose, there was nothing else," my mom said, her

then it's okay. What are you both doing?" I asked edly.

They only gave us eight

my clothes. Didn't you go to

back from the office. I have to leave on a business trip, so I came back to let you know." I finally found an

calmly. "Then, quickly pack up. Arnold just came back a while ago." "Arnold is back?" I was

He said he had some matters to assist Sean

in