Beyond the Divorce

However, we kept listening to Dad without bringing up this point.

"Navi is very cunning. At first, he was quite respectful of me and made an effort to obtain information from me. I pretended not to know and avoided the topic, never mentioning the BZ plan. I only mentioned that I was the son-in-law of the elite in Yare." I looked at Atlas. "That's why another 'me' appeared in Yare! Navi is likely behind it!

Dad looked at me in astonishment, asking, "What are you talking about?"

Atlas spoke before me, "Several months ago, Yare welcomed a woman who resembles Stella and is greatly favored by the old lady! Her origin is unknown."

"The Avila family?" Dad fell into contemplation.

I asked, "Did you know about the organization at that time?"

"Yes, but I learned about it from Clark. The organization was after me too. When Louis and I were prospecting for minerals, we encountered them. They're a group of thugs and crazed plunderers. Louis and I always kept our distance from them." Atlas said, "It seems that the real mastermind is this organization, and Celine is the catalyst."

you mean?" Dad looked

crash and was distraught. If it weren't for us, she might not have survived alone!" Atlas's voice sounded scratchy, and his mood

Pierce family was not you. She made the mistake of acting too

myself for being too young and not knowing what was happening. My parents and my dearest uncle were all

died, I knew things weren't right. Her dead body was vivid

Dad's eyes as he glanced at Atlas. His lips

Atlas's hand holding

voice trembled. This might

for a long time. Then, he described to

was very strong this time, but tears flowed like a flood. I

her out of dread