Beyond the Divorce

The hall was littered with countless corpses, devoid of the luxury it had when we first entered. It was now drenched in blood.

Those who could stand up against the attackers were few. We were outnumbered, facing a dangerously precarious situation.

Cane leaned against the pillar on our side, gasping for breath. He looked toward us and said, "Mr. Atlas, I'll cover you. Take Mrs. Chloe out through the rear hall." Before Atlas could respond, we heard Stella's triumphant laughter echoing in the hall.

"Are you guys trying to leave? Forget about it. Chloe, how does it feel? Exciting, right? Today, you won't be leaving here alive. Do you regret everything you..." Before she could finish her words, Atlas fired a shot, and her scream abruptly ceased.

I clenched my teeth in frustration, cursing myself for not having a gun.

Atlas tightened his grip on my arm and murmured, "Hmph. Today, her fate is in her own hands."

Suddenly, the gunfire outside intensified, while the shooting from inside seemed to decrease significantly.

Atlas's tense muscles relaxed slightly, and he let out a sigh of relief against the pillar.

"Reinforcements?" I asked Atlas.

toward the exit leading to the rear hall.

spoke, he nodded toward the

I saw Navi who had crawled to the wall, suddenly stand up. He

in disbelief at Atlas, who also seemed surprised. But he quickly regained his composure as he

to escape?" I

body staggered, froze in place

a gun, staring blankly.

stupefied, he rushed over and tackled her behind a row of sofas. Gunshots followed, and I was terrified. If it weren't for Dylan's quick reaction, Anya would have

little girl had finally avenged her parents

shout, "Ms. Stella,

Stella quickly move toward the door. Millard immediately raised his gun and