Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 1418 Real or Feigned Illness

This must be David's bedroom. A wooden board divided the interior.

In front of the board, there was a set of redwood tables and chairs, with three seats on each side.

David, who was wearing a white suit, was sitting on the main redwood armchair.

As we approached him, I could see that although he was thin, he didn't seem frail, which contradicted the news we had heard on the phone, that he had been gravely ill.

Atlas's expression was cold, indicating that he had anticipated this.

However, I felt unsettled. They had claimed he was critically ill, but everything seemed fine. What was the point of that deception? Why was Celine so eager for us to return? What was her motive? Thankfully, Atlas remained composed, indicating he had anticipated this.

But that woman had said things weren't looking good when he called her. I had clearly heard her, and I knew she wasn't our nanny.

David was the first to speak, setting down his teacup and looking at us as we approached.

"If it weren't for the 'critical illness' ruse, I wouldn't have had the chance to see you." His tone was calm, but it sounded like he was reproaching us.

His words confirmed that he wasn't really ill.

it was clear that Celine knew about this, and had participated

lose any trace of

it was him or Celine who wanted to

if you were really critically ill." Atlas's tone was severe. David didn't get angry at Atlas's words and remained calm. "Don't forget, you're my

time, Atlas

eyes as he stared for a few seconds before softly saying, "Please, take a seat." Atlas gestured to me, and we sat together on the

down. Despite his age and frail appearance, I could still

the Pierce family were handsome, and even this old man, who was nearly 90 years old,

and spirit, indicating that he

gaze on me was very indifferent,

reined in the awe I had

married?" David

"Yes," Atlas answered firmly.

think of me as your grandpa?"

of me as your grandson?" Atlas met David's gaze squarely, asking the question without any deference. David just stared at Atlas for a

foot in this place for

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