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.

and asked, "Are you here to

me, only to see her

I finally recognized

shushed me and quickly put

here to pick someone up?" she asked

up a relative. And you?" I

expect to bump into you here.

"Oh," I replied indifferently.

a long time since we caught up with each other! Actually, I called

got back, and my dad will be back today too. I have something going on at home." quickly made up an excuse, otherwise she might decide to

she heard me say that. "Oh, I

secret. I wanted to hitch a

a light smile, I replied, "I'm sorry, but I'm afraid that can't happen today. We're in a hurry to get

manage to come home

but I didn't like to entertain anyone other than my family and friends