Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 41 A Life–Changing Vow

I cried uncontrollably again because I wasn’t as strong as I thought. I don’t know where I got the courage to remain composed enough to take a photo before running out of the house.

Atlas hesitated momentarily before patting my back. His gesture was gentlemanly. Although he was a stranger, his comfort relieved me. The walls I had put up crumbled as I clung to him. Unexpectedly, I encountered him a few times today, and he saw how pitiful I was.

I didn’t know how much time passed, but I eventually stopped crying. Perhaps my tears had run dry.

Atlas patted me again and looked at me profoundly. Soon after, I saw the sky brightening and realized dawn was approaching.

“Thank you, Mr. Pierce. I want to go to my friend’s place at Amethyst Apartments,” I said.

He embraced me and nodded.

When I appeared before Ivanna in such a miserable state, she could hardly believe her eyes. She rubbed her half–opened eyes, thinking she was hallucinating. “Chlo, you… What’s happening? Weren’t you supposed to go back to your hometown?”

I stepped inside and threw myself into her arms. “Ivanna…”

bathroom. “Don’t say anything right now,

other, I turned on the heater and stood underneath the warm water. The warmth helped me regain my senses when Ivanna

door.

for

a bowl of soup,

me when she flipped through the photos. Ivanna

My tears fell as I laughed until I nearly vomited again. Suddenly, I picked up a fruit knife from the coffee table

Ivanna exclaimed, “Chloe!”

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me. However, when the knife sliced my skin, it

didn’t encourage self–harm, it seemed to provide a way to

s

up! Is that scum worth your life?!” Ivanna yelled at me, “Have you ever considered what happens to your daughter if you die?

what about Ava? She’s still so young. Are you okay with letting her fall into that

the loan yet. If you die, can that jerk repay it? By then, you’ll leave them wandering the streets without a

Have you considered that jerk and his bitch dancing on your