Beyond the Divorce

As soon as the words left my mouth, I regretted them. I shouldn't have rubbed salt in Anya's wounds like that.

Arton had already opened two coconuts, handing one to Hana and another to Anya.

"I'm sorry," I said sincerely.

Anya shook her head. Tears rolled down her cheeks as she said, "It's not your fault, Mrs. Chloe."

Then she continued, and Hana continued to translate for me.

"It's because, one day, the person who robbed that crate of goods appeared before Navi and recognized my father.

"My father also recognized him, but he couldn't speak by then. He was mute, pointing at that person and trying to explain to Navi, gesturing and making noises. He wanted to tell Navi that the person was the one who robbed us and that he was innocent. "At first, that person was nervous, but when he saw my father's condition, he became brazen. He accused my father of embezzling his money right in front of him."

I shook my head helplessly, knowing the likely outcome.

they had stolen that crate, he

My mother lunged at

hands trembled as she held the coconut, her fingernails digging into

and I were both there, serving them dinner, and we watched helplessly as our parents died in front of us. My brother wanted to fight that man,

my brother covered my mouth and saved us both. Afterward, my brother said he would avenge our parents." Anya

face turning pale, and my heart felt

my father. But Navi to intimidate that person, killed my parents

deceitful

from what I knew of the

years, his influence was extensive.

to take action. Unless we completely got rid of him, he would remain a threat

I didn't want to say anything. The best comfort for her fragile heart would

Atlas and Arnold were no longer in confrontation. They were leaning against the railing outside and talking

was just how they were.