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.

traffic light, casting

Atlas should be fine. Otherwise, she wouldn’t be so bold.”

pretend anymore,” I admitted, forcing a

disruption, especially involving life and death, can cause major

wait for updates. Getting

to know if he’s safe,” I said, my eyes fixed on the bustling crowd outside,

let this consume you. They are out in the open, and they know

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

gentle tone.

at night, in the silence, I lay in bed,

Atlas. Every word he had spoken seemed to hold a deeper

The more I thought about it, the more peculiar

know about his trip

the less I could sleep.

nightmares haunted me. Atlas trapped in a car, covered

get out of bed and freshen up. Downstairs, Ava hadn’t gone to school yet, and my

breakfast and

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