Beyond the Divorce

I quickly said, "Please come in."

Then I said into the phone, "Mom, I'll call you back later."

"Okay." My mom hung up.

The door opened, and Sandy hurried in. "Mrs. Stella."

When I saw her anxious expression, I sat up quickly. "Sandy."

"Abbas is here to pick you up. Mr. David wants to see you." Sandy looked at me nervously.

"Oh," I replied. I got up from the bed and casually asked, "Where's Atlas?"

"He and Dylan have already left. Abbas said Mr. David wants to see you alone. He didn't let me call Mr. Atlas," Sandy hurriedly explained. "Mrs. Stella, you..." "Don't worry, I'll go see him," I said. I got dressed and tidied myself up to appear presentable before heading downstairs.

Atlas's grandpa

here to pick you up, Mrs. Stella. Mr.

demeanor seemed respectful, but his tone had

smiled faintly and

"Let me call Atlas

emphasized, then respectfully

was firm, and he didn't give me time to call

at him. "Very

day before yesterday, he had completely ignored me.

uncomfortable and somewhat resistant. What gave him the right to treat

true mistress of the Pierce family. That was enough to boost my confidence. As Atlas's wife, I had to be strong and hold my ground.

breath, trying to relax When we car di arrived at the mansion, the stop at the front entrance but drove directly to the building where

and he went in to report before returning

in, he glanced at me, then gestured to a chair opposite