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.

why Atlas's grandpa wanted to see

to pick you up, Mrs. Stella. Mr. David would like to speak

seemed respectful, but his tone had an undeniable air of

smiled faintly and

I deliberately said, "Let me

to see you alone, Mrs. Stella," he emphasized,

and he didn't give me time to call

squinted at him. "Very

nervous. When I met Grandpa the day before yesterday, he had completely ignored me.

uncomfortable and somewhat resistant. What gave him the

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

deep breath, trying to relax When we car di arrived at the mansion,

and he went in to report before

I walked in, he glanced at me, then gestured to a chair opposite him with a faint