Beyond the Divorce

Although I had just heard Sandy's account of the mansion's history, I didn't stop him. I wanted to hear his perspective on the story.

"After my great-grandpa's business flourished, he built our family's home, and this place was abandoned. After grandma passed away, this place was transferred to someone else for a time due to financial reasons.

"Unfortunately, the buyers later fell on hard times and couldn't sell it. The mansion on the left side of this property also belonged to grandma. It was abandoned for over a decade. After stabilizing the situation, I bought it back. However, the exterior still remained in its original style.

I looked around, seeing a different scenery through the rain.

"After we eat, we'll go to the family home. It's the rainy season in Nocturnia at this time of year. You used to hate this weather when you were young."

I still disliked rainy days.

"Is the family home far from here?" I asked Atlas.

"Not really. It's on the other side of the hill," Atlas replied.

After finishing our meal, I went upstairs to change into the outfit I had prepared for this occasion.

and chilly. Atlas held an umbrella over us and embraced me as we walked out. Sandy watched us get into the car and waved goodbye. Although I maintained a calm demeanor, I was

feeling

and gently held my hand, offering me an invisible source

here, don't worry," Atlas

"Okay," I replied.

hill. It was quite high up and offered a view of a part of

out of the car. He led me to the tightly

door to open, Atlas lowered his gaze to look at me standing beside him,

what he was

I imagined that he must have felt lonely every time he entered

opened, and an elderly man came out, respectfully greeting

just snorted and held my

a glance at the

Atlas didn't introduce me to him, so it was clear that he held no

the courtyard, I was slightly surprised. The mansion was built in the Etrian-style, which was a stark contrast to other buildings