Beyond the Divorce

I looked at him, not entirely understanding what he meant. I met his questioning gaze and asked, "Are you saying you want to send me back to Foswood?"

Atlas nodded and softly explained, "Yes. Fremont Bay is the safest place for you right now. I've ensured tight security there since it was constructed."

Atlas was right about this. I fully believed it; Fremont Bay had secret passages, and the entire estate was very well-protected.

"I'd like to send you back to Fremont Bay so you can rest and get ready for our babies to arrive. I can't afford to have you in any danger. I'll only be at ease when you're in Fremont Bay."

"Don't be so nervous. I'm fine! I'll go back, but I want to return to the Pierce residence first," I asserted firmly.

After all, that place had a different allure for me.

When Atlas saw my firm attitude, he smiled and gently kissed my hand. "Okay. We'll go to the Pierce residence tomorrow."

I knew he still had business to attend to, so I grinned broadly and remarked, "I'm exhausted. I want to sleep now."

nodded and lay down beside me.

stayed by my side. I wouldn't easily forget the thrilling events that had

stretched his arm around my waist and softly

pretended to sleep as I curled into

questions on my mind. I had thought that something was off from

Grandpa had wanted to pick me up. Even if it wasn't Celine, it had to be related to

daughter. He hadn't laid a finger on her until

he had entrusted to Atlas wasn't as simple as it seemed. Atlas just didn't tell me

recent events were the work of someone with a deep grudge against us. Someone

who exactly

eyes and

but I could feel him watching me for a long time.

too long afterwards, he quietly left the room. When I heard