Beyond the Divorce

I was about to argue with him again when Grandma Rose stopped us. "Let's eat."

My mom quickly agreed. "Yeah. Let's talk after breakfast."

Jim promptly started serving the food, easing the tension in the air.

My dad tried to change the topic and said, "I've planted those seeds in a sunny spot, just like the instructions said."

"Were the instructions clear?" I understood that my dad was trying to lighten the mood by bringing this up.

"They're very detailed. It looks like it's a precious plant. I'm looking forward to seeing it grow." He seemed to be in a much better mood now.

Ava immediately joined the conversation. "What did you plant, Grandpa?"

"I don't know yet, but it needs a lot of care to grow well, just like you," My dad teased. "Do you want to wait for it to grow with me?"

"Yeah. I'll watch it grow with you, Grandpa." Ava said eloquently. She could sense that Arnold was different today, and she kept looking at him when she said that.

needed help handling questions that were too complicated. The atmosphere had also been tense, making her a little bewildered. Unexpectedly, Hana was a big help. She could speak the Cirencester language fluently

Everyone was fully focused on Anya's explanations,

Grandma Rose's intention. We all listened to Anya attentively until

at the screen, I saw that it was an unfamiliar number. I hesitated for a moment, then quickly answered as

"Chlo."

immediately asked,

The situation

news from me Atlas's tone was low, with a hint of apology. "I'll be back soon. Don't be mad okay? I called you because I

father! I just want to bring him back myself. I want him to see me because my mom's dead!" I was getting emotional. "Why did you have to deprive me of

I had gotten angry

"I'm going, no matter how dangerous

"Fine. Before you set off, get a new phone and message

relieved and smiled. "Great.

let me talk

helplessly handed the phone to Arnold. Arnold took it and said, "Are you crazy?