Beyond the Divorce

I knew Atlas seemed cold on the outside, but deep down, he was warm-hearted. He cherished family above all else.

Perhaps family love was something scarce in his life. In the Pierce family, it was practically non-existent, which explained his distant attitude toward his grandfather. All they showed toward their kin was indifference and cruelty.

As I looked at the elderly woman before me, I softly called out, "Sandy."

She instantly broke down, embracing me once again. "Ms. Stella, you've grown up so much! I'm so happy that I get to see you again."

I felt choked up too, and I was deeply regretting not remembering anything. I hated not understanding her significance in my life.

Atlas quickly pulled me away, telling the nanny, "You say you're not old? You cry at the drop of a hat. That's a sign of ageing." Sandy chuckled at his words. "You just want me to get old, don't you?"

"You still have kids to take care of, so don't make her cry. She's pregnant now." Atlas sounded somewhat smug.

Her mouth was agape as she looked at me, then at my abdomen. "Y-You two are really together? And with a kid on the way?"

Atlas shrugged, spreading his hands. "I made sure to find my wife. You've always known that she would be my wife."

Perhaps it was this statement, or maybe the nanny saw our joyful expressions, or she learned about my pregnancy, but she suddenly burst into dance.

I couldn't help but smile broadly. She was a unique

anxiety I had felt along the way disappeared in

Sandy's dance. He squinted his eyes and said, "Sandy,

in her tracks, as if someone had pressed the pause button. In the next moment, she

me. "Our home used to

recall those scenes, but

disappointment and pretended

Sandy came out again, informing us that dinner was ready. There wasn't much food on the

feel nauseous at all. Sandy stood beside me, urging

and let's eat together," I

see if it still tastes the same." She gestured, her tone sincere and

at me warmly, saying, "Go ahead. See if you like the

eagerly. "Try

my spoon hesitantly, took a bite of the vegetables, and felt a different sensation on my tongue.

I couldn't help but

"These

My favorite vegetables?