Beyond the Divorce

I glanced at Trinity and said, "Trinity mentioned it to me, but I'm sorry, I've never seen it. It's not in my possession now, and I don't know where it is." My tone was somewhat cold, and I could see a hint of disappointment in Ross's gaze.

"I don't know why you're looking for that brooch, but I'm sorry, I can't help you." My words became even more abrupt.

Ross seemed to sense my cold attitude and looked at me apologetically. "I know it's a bit presumptuous of me to come to you like this, Chloe. Please..." "Chloe." Trinity interrupted Ross's lowered tone.

I looked at Trinity coldly.

"I understand that you feel nothing for the Avila family. It's not your fault, but don't blame your cousin." Trinity spoke up.

Indeed, my indifferent attitude stemmed from the resentment I harbored toward the Avila family ever since I learned about my origins.

I realized Trinity was trying to defend Ross.

I couldn't help but feel a surge of anger from the bottom of my heart. "When the Avila family disapproved of my father, it caused my mother to leave Yare and the Avila family. Because of that, she died alone in a foreign land." This time, my attitude was hostile.

told me that at her most desperate moment, she turned to an elder

my lip to

ten-year-old girl alone and destitute, chased and persecuted, wandering

Atlas hadn't persisted in looking for

expect me to face this situation? Whether or not I lost my memory,

asked Ross, Where was the

died tragically and was hastily buried? Where were they when

nail on the head. Ross's gaze deepened, and his expression revealed a profound sense

that Lucille's daughter was still wandering outside and her

honest, I felt conflicted about my cousin's sudden

the Avila family. When Atlas asked

I said that the Avila family's

treated me as family. I

"Chloe...."