Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 219

His Reason

My heart sank, and I felt his words weren’t for me. I sat motionless as I gazed at the breathtaking scenery before me. I wondered if this was the home under construction he had mentioned.

Atlas exited the car, took his luggage, and opened my door. He led me inside, and I matched his pace. The inside of the house was inexplicable. I heard a sudden exclamation as we entered, “Mr. Atlas, you’re

back!”

Several servants rushed over and took the luggage from Atlas. There was a chorus of greetings and laughter that followed. I knew these people were loyal to him.

When he got to his room, he pressed me against the door and said hoarsely, “It seems you didn’t miss

me.”

My heart ached, and I chuckled with a hint of bitterness. I lowered my gaze. I was always stubborn and never knew how to express what bothered me. Meanwhile, Atlas leaned in and stared at me as if trying to

read my thoughts.

to talk to me?” He continued to gaze at me, making me

my eyes would show my longing

gaze

mumbled, “No… I want to talk but

were tender, and he gently bit my lip. “I want to hear anything you have to say. I’ve missed you so much.”

knew Atlas was flirting with me, but I couldn’t

a mouse, and I playfully pushed him away. “I

He moved away and approached the floor–to- ceiling

day was the anniversary of my parents‘ deaths. They died in a plane crash when I was ten. They were rushing

Rory White, died.”

froze in place. The pain I felt

the

widened eyes. I joyfully wished him a happy birthday that night, saying, “I

that night. However, it was all Stella’s fault.

daughter?

when she mentioned it at the door. I even cleverly prepared a birthday

I’m sorry…