Beyond the Divorce

"What a compassionate soul."

I glanced at Atlas beside me, feeling somewhat uneasy about him being subjected to ridicule alongside me. It was the last thing I wanted.

Those 'elderly' figures who seemed rather dignified were particularly disdainful. They confronted Atlas, criticizing him for getting involved with a woman of unknown background and bringing her to such an occasion, thereby inviting shame upon himself. One of them even stated, "A woman of uncertain identity has no place here!"

"Yes, they shouldn't allow such despicable individuals to enter this premise. She should be kicked out immediately."

"Even if she truly is Rory's daughter, so what? Until the truth of the past events is uncovered, she shouldn't set foot in the Pierce family's residence because they are sworn enemies."

Once this mood was set, the atmosphere in the hall became tense.

Atlas remained silent, but his hand on my waist continued to guide me. Earlier, when he pressured me to admit I was Stella, he was hinting at something. But now, he pulled me closer and gently patted my waist.

I understood his signal. He was asking me to wait for the right moment to speak.

me to remain silent. I had

this passive state forever, but I was growing increasingly

seemed intent on pushing me to my limits, ready to condemn me outright. So,

"Stella, be respectful."

fake Stella,

a

addressed everyone, "Let's all calm down. There's no need for such aggression. Since this matter requires further investigation,

After all, she was just a child

knew she was trying to solidify her kind image in front of everyone so she could take advantage of

thought her earlier groundwork was enough to push all the

you have already decided that my father was the mastermind behind

at my words, immediately casting a look of doubt at me. "So, do you have a better answer? Or can you really prove that you are Rory's daughter? Can

said, "I can

then did I turn to look at him. His eyes were so sharp that they were