Beyond the Divorce

"You didn't tell me anything about bringing your dad back. There must have been some complications, right?" Ryan asked as we walked.

"Forget it. It's not something I can explain in a few words. It was dangerous, and our lives were on the line. We managed to bring him out at the last moment, thanks to Atlas's meticulous plan. It wouldn't have been possible otherwise." It still scared me when I thought about it.

If Atlas hadn't brought Loak and his sister back, there would have been no chance of success at saving my father.

Ryan looked shocked and asked in disbelief, "Was it that bad?"

I nodded earnestly. "The entire rescue operation was challenging despite our careful plan. Involving Loak and Anya really made a difference. Atlas didn't overlook any details. If it weren't for them..."

I shook my head. "We probably wouldn't have found my dad."

"He really is a good leader," Ryan said.

As we entered the arrival hall, someone called out to me. "Mrs. Chloe!"

I looked around and saw a woman, fully disguised, walking up to me. I didn't recognize her.

approached me and asked, "Are you here to

in front of me, only to see her smile and quietly

finally recognized

shushed me and quickly

you here to pick

I'm here to pick up a relative. And you?" I

didn't expect to bump into you here. Looks like we really are fated to meet," Poppy joked. Goodness. Why would she come see me? We

"Oh," I replied indifferently.

continued, "It's been a long time since we caught up with

my dad will be back today

I expected, she looked disappointed when she heard me say

said, "I came back in secret. I wanted to hitch a ride

afraid that can't happen today. We're in a hurry to get

was sure she would manage to come home with me if I hesitated even a

I didn't like to entertain anyone other