Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 215 Infuriated

Those distant lights instantly Illuminated my entire world. My heart leaped with joy, and I rushed downstairs, fumbling to put the dishes in the microwave. The excitement made my hands tremble.

Iran to the bathroom to check my appearance and look my best for Atlas. I wanted him to know I’d always be there for him. More than anything, I hoped we could celebrate his birthdays together from now

1. on.

Finally, the door was pushed open. I eagerly said, “You’re back!”

Atlas seemed disoriented and was surprised to see me. He pulled me into his arms. “Why are you still

awake?”

The air smelled strongly of alcohol. I’d never seen him drink this much before.

I quickly led him to the dining table. When he was seated, I lit the birthday candles and said, “Happy birthday! I hope every day will be as wonderful as today! Make a wish!”

him slowly rise while looking at me. His

say, Chloe?” His drunken eyes turned icy and intense. “What did

a loud crash in the quiet night. His demeanor was ice–cold, and he suddenly felt like a stranger. I never thought I’d be afraid

understand what

from him?

you to do this? How could you be so

he stomped out, slamming the door behind

shaken, but a soft voice broke me out of my trance.

“Mommy?”

small figure crouched by the staircase. She looked at me with wide, frightened eyes. I rushed to pick her up and carried her to

dark eyes blinked

just a little careless and knocked the table over. Did I scare you?”

smile. “Go

about him and was upset he

up, so he couldn’t make it back. How about this? I’ll buy you a cake

into a half–asleep, half–awake state.