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 accused my father instead, claiming he had already paid my father. And he blamed Navi

father. My mother lunged

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

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

I was about to cry when my brother covered my mouth and saved us both. Afterward, my brother said

this segment, her face turning pale, and my heart felt

Anya said, "My brother said that Navi knew that the person framed my father. But Navi to intimidate that person, killed

deceitful man," Hana

the situation, it probably wouldn't

past 20 years, his influence was extensive. Killing Anya's parents

Atlas was hesitant to take action. Unless we completely got rid of him, he would remain a threat in the

to say anything. The best comfort for her fragile heart would be to get

the window and saw that Atlas and Arnold were no longer in confrontation. They were leaning against the railing

was just how they were.