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.

wrong? Don’t you want to talk to me?” He continued

eyes would

gaze

talk but don’t know what to say.”

to meet his gaze. His eyes were tender, and he gently bit my lip. “I want to

me, but I couldn’t resist his charm. He

and I playfully pushed him away. “I never considered escaping. You

away and approached

in a plane crash when I was ten. They were rushing home to

Rory White, died.”

shocked as I froze in place. The pain I felt for him was unbearable. I would’ve

on the door.

wished him a happy birthday that night, saying,

it was all

daughter?

a long pause. I finally realized how foolish I had been. I thought Stella had slipped up when she mentioned it at the

I’m sorry…