Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 40 The Truth Unfolds

Shocked by what I was seeing, I retreated, overcome by a fear I had never felt before.

My eyes grew wide, and I wished I was dreaming. However, their faces were unmistakable–it was

Matthew and Melanie.

I nearly screamed. Although I knew Matthew was cheating on me, I never imagined it would be with his

own sister.

I was unable to move, as if struck by lightning. Anyone else would have stormed in, but I stood there like a

fool, arms and legs as heavy as lead. The noise in the room was so loud that my ears buzzed, and my

eyes got as big as they could go.

I snapped out of my daze. Before leaving, I took a few photos and a video with shaky hands.

A wave of nausea hit me as I covered my mouth and ran downstairs. I vomited uncontrollably.

Then, I ran aimlessly through the dark streets. I had no plan, no destination, just a never–ending sprint.

I could think about was how vile

ran along Bayview Street until I reached the riverside, which was still brightly lit. The burning fire in my

mind, and everything became painfully clear.

Melanie always

disrespectful to me, and he even

at Galar Tower, That was

anywhere. She could go on business trips with

her name. Everything suddenly made

I screamed at

was all so disgusting! Feeling filthy, I charged down the riverbank.

icy river water engulfed me, and I quickly came to my senses. But it was too late to turn back. I

my

a splash.

after, a hand grabbed my arm and pulled me toward the shore, I was then thrown to the

and gasping for air.

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man stood before me, silhouetted against the light, water beads cascading from his head. His face appeared

man who saved me was Atlas.

hit me. I howled

He simply let me wail until I was drained, He stood next to me, his eyes cold and alert, as if to keep