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…”

body, leading me into the bathroom. “Don’t say anything right now, don’t cry. Take a hot shower, all

turned on the heater and stood

door.

a bowl of ginger soup for me. Suddenly, I thought of Atlas, who had stayed with me throughout the night. I wondered if

a bowl of

was just as shocked as me when she flipped through the photos. Ivanna looked at me wide–eyed, her

into laughter. My tears fell as I laughed until I nearly vomited again. Suddenly, I picked up a fruit

Ivanna exclaimed, “Chloe!”

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glared at me. I knew how frustrated she was with me. However, when the knife sliced my skin, it released waves of

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ever considered what happens to your daughter if you die? What about your parents? Are they just supposed to fend for

okay with letting her fall into that scumbag’s hands? Will Melanie treat her well? By then, she’ll be worse off than death.

die, can that jerk repay it? By then, you’ll leave them

of debt and be ridiculed! They’re both teachers who value dignity. Have you considered that jerk and his bitch dancing on your grave if you die? They’ll enjoy