Beyond the Divorce

He had no choice but to compromise and left the room with me. Standing at the door, he pointed to several villas below. "Our people are staying there."

I glanced down, marveling at the beautiful surroundings. Each villa was perfectly spaced among the lush greenery. Our villa was relatively larger, with a sparkling blue swimming pool nearby. It truly was a leisurely place. "Let's go see them," I suggested, leading the way down the path.

Atlas happily followed beside me. "Arnold said he'd leave once I'm with you. I need to ask when he's planning to leave."

Just then, Atlas's phone rang. He quickly stopped, and I looked at him, listening intently as he answered the call.

He simply responded with an "okay," and I couldn't hear what was said on the other end.

"Good. Have someone keep an eye on things." Atlas instructed before hanging up.

I hurriedly asked, "What's going on?"

"Navi left the main residence. It seems like he's meeting someone and planning something."

"What do you mean?" I inquired.

"The exchange," Atlas replied.

up. "So, you mean he might bring my dad back here? Otherwise, how would the

his

we

pulling me into an embrace, indulgently

I could only pout

Atlas's people were already monitoring Navi's movements, there was no rush for us. Waiting was indeed the best course

Arnold emerged from one

asked,

asked, "When are

this about? Are

realized my question was tactless. I chuckled nervously as I explained,

you going to miss?" Atlas interrupted, suddenly behind me. "It looks like I've really spoiled you

How did it suddenly turn into

She can have her own thoughts, you know?" "You have a problem with that?"

my

start to argue again, I quickly slipped into the villa Arnold had exited. I didn't want to listen to them