Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 295 A War Declaration

Seeing Stella’s name flashing on my phone sent a shiver down my spine. I answered, my patience wearing thin, “Stella, if you’re not going to say something useful, spare me. I don’t have the patience for you right now. Whether or not you tell me about Atlas, I’ll find out eventually!”

Stella’s tone dripped with sarcasm as she enjoyed the spectacle. “Looks like you’re genuinely worried,

Chlo. Such a fiery temper!”

“It seems like you have too much free time!” Before ending the call, I knew showing indifference was the best way to deal with her.

Predictably, my phone rang again, and I reluctantly picked up after three rings. “Don’t test my patience!”

Stella couldn’t resist taunting me further, “Haha, Chlo! I just want to tell you he’s fine! Really! But I’m afraid you won’t be seeing him for a while. What a pity! I didn’t want you to worry too much, so I thought I’d give

you a heads–up!”

With that, she hung up, and I clenched my fists. The battle was on. It was better to face her openly than let

her scheme in the shadows.

asked as we waited at a traffic light, casting a concerned glance in my direction.

should be fine. Otherwise,

I admitted, forcing a half–smile.

disruption, especially involving life and

for updates. Getting

I said, my

are out in the

his status, they won’t give up easily,” Ryan comforted

gentle tone.

joined me for dinner at home before leaving. Late at

he had spoken seemed to hold a deeper significance.

be…? The more I thought about it, the more peculiar it seemed.

seemed to know about his trip

the

when I managed to fall asleep, nightmares haunted me. Atlas trapped in a car, covered in blood, calling my name in anguish. I

myself to get out of bed and freshen up. Downstairs, Ava hadn’t gone to school yet, and my mom was concerned about me.

night? Maybe you should have breakfast and rest before heading to work. You can’t