Beyond the Divorce

Before I could fully think about the hidden meaning in Poppy's words, the large screen showed that Archie's flight had arrived. Ryan and I hurried forward.

Not long after, Archie walked out. He was dressed plainly, wearing a mask and carrying a small bag as he strode toward the exit.

Because of his status, he always kept a low profile when returning to Foswood.

I greeted him with a smile as I approached, quickly taking the luggage from Archie's hand without saying a word so we wouldn't alert the media.

Ryan hurriedly took the luggage and walked ahead to unlock the car. Archie and I got in and drove away from the airport.

Once in the car, I happily said to Archie, "What made you decide to come back today, Dad? We were supposed to go to Solaris tonight."

Archie took off his mask and looked at me lovingly. "I was worried about you traveling back and forth, so I came back. Besides, it's getting cold there. Our little girl isn't used to cold weather like that. What if she catches a cold? And now that your father's back, I need to see him. We used to be close friends, but it's a pity Louis is no longer here with us."

He sighed, then immediately continued, "How is he?"

"He's doing okay. He's finally home and in high spirits. Right now, the dads, including Anson, are all chatting downstairs. They have no idea you're coming."

Archie chuckled. "Great. We can surprise them."

at him. "How

Tuesday, so not long. But I might come back again after the

for you to be here for even just

meeting in Kinenich is just for an opening ceremony. I won't be there long. I'll come back here

drove fast, heading

fact, not even Atlas

Jim called Atlas downstairs. Atlas seemed a little surprised. "Hello, Archie. What's with

to come

came downstairs too. "Dad! I'm

him and asked, "Are

grinned contentedly. "It's nothing. I just wanted you to know that I

statement made me

him," Grandma Rose quickly

regretful. I hadn't mentioned anything about it in the car on the way back, afraid he might be worried. But now, I felt awkward, as if

"Don't mind him. He's tough. He got injured a lot when

injured to protect me." I said quickly. "If

what might