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…”

stiff and cold body, leading me into the bathroom. “Don’t say anything

shivering as my teeth clacked against each other, I turned on the heater and stood underneath the warm water.

door.

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

of soup, too.

when she flipped through the

I nearly vomited again. Suddenly, I picked up a fruit knife from the

Ivanna exclaimed, “Chloe!”

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me. I knew how frustrated she was with me. However, when the knife sliced my skin, it released waves of pent–up emotions. It was

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

s

at me, “Have you ever considered what happens to your daughter

letting

paid off the loan yet. If you die, can that jerk repay it? By then, you’ll leave

parents will carry a load of debt and be ridiculed! They’re both teachers who value dignity. Have you considered that jerk and his