Beyond the Divorce

"Mr. David sold this place after Mrs. Nancy passed away, but the buyer went bankrupt. These two courtyards were abandoned for many years, and rumors started spreading about ghosts haunting the place. But..." Sandy shrugged. Then, she continued, "Mr. Atlas doesn't believe in that nonsense, so he bought them all back."

"Why would people say that?" I asked.

"Well, some malicious people wanted to stir up trouble, but it was all for the best. The properties eventually returned to Mr. Atlas's hands despite being abandoned for over a decade," Sandy looked proud.

"He's not afraid of anything supernatural. This was his grandmother's property, after all. What's there to be afraid of?" She laughed contentedly.

"After Mr. Atlas took over, he renovated the place. These courtyards are quite spacious. When the weather clears up, I'll show you around. It's beautiful here.

"Mr. Atlas used to bring you here when you two were younger. Afterward, Mr. Atlas found me and asked me to look after this place since it was his home. Poor boy, those years were tough for him." She choked up again. "He wasn't happy during those years. I didn't even know where he was. When I saw him come to get me...

"I could hardly believe my eyes when I saw him again. Mr. Atlas had grown so tall. He had become a man. But my heart ached for him because he wouldn't smile, and he always looked cold.

like a child that

was moved too, and felt a lump in my throat as

hasn't she died yet?" Sandy

he comes back every Christmas to tend to his parents' graves all

smiling. He's so handsome when he smiles, isn't he? I dare say he's the most handsome man in the world." Sandy exaggerated, raising her hands.

my breakfast on a tray and brought it out for me., "Your children

sat down at the dining table and

from back then working in the old family home now?" I asked Sandy as

She shook her head.

still the same?" I inquired. "Is it

say it's the same as before.

those two