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 long are you

a meeting in Kinenich on Tuesday, so not long. But I might come back

for you to be here for even just

for an opening ceremony. I won't be there long. I'll come

drove fast, heading straight for Pleca

even Atlas knew that

surprised. "Hello, Archie. What's with the sudden ambush? But your

why I decided to come back," Archie

came downstairs too. "Dad! I'm here

at him and

just wanted you to know that

made me nervous.

him," Grandma Rose quickly

in the car on the way back, afraid he might be worried. But now, I felt awkward, as

tough. He got injured a lot when he

injured to protect me." I

might