Beyond the Divorce

When my dad saw me and Ava walk in, he quickly stood up. "I seem to have lost control again. I'll go check on my plants outside. When you're feeling better, I'll push you out there to get some fresh air. Your daughter can keep you company for now."

He looked at me and said, "Take good care of your dad. I'll go outside for a bit."

"Okay, Dad." I nodded obediently. I didn't feel awkward, despite my unique family situation. After all, they were my close family. I couldn't do without any of them in my life.

I rang the bell to have the dishes cleared and opened the windows to let in some fresh air.

Then I sat beside him and asked, "Dad, are you feeling better? Did you sleep well last night?" He looked better than when he woke up feeling despondent.

"I slept better than ever." He sounded like he was in good spirits, and I smiled with relief.

was the best sleep I've had in years. I finally feel relieved since I've settled my life's work with Louis for our children. And Atlas

as expansive. Once he gets his hands on our network map. it will

is not in my possession. Louis and I planned for this. We feared the consequences

nodded, fully understanding the importance of safeguarding

key, and both keys and a password are required to open the box and access the map." My father revealed this secret

I grew nervous and asked, "Keys? Atlas didn't mention having a

after the crash.

the bank's safe deposit box?" I pressed anxiously. "What

of it being taken are slim. The keys have been separated, and no one knows the details, so they won't know the whole story even if they do find the keys.

if they have both keys. And even if they manage to crack it, they

there are no markings on it. Those are all in my possession," he pointed