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.

a traffic light, casting a concerned

Otherwise, she wouldn’t be so

can’t pretend anymore,” I admitted,

news,” Ryan reassured me. “Any disruption, especially involving life and death, can cause major upheaval in

updates. Getting

I said, my eyes

are out in the open, and they know your anxiety won’t

anything. He’ll be fine, and with his status, they won’t

gentle tone.

home before leaving. Late at night, in the silence, I lay

Atlas. Every word he had spoken

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

everyone seemed to know about his trip to

the less I could sleep.

Atlas trapped in a car, covered in blood, calling

was physically and mentally exhausted, so I forced myself to get out of bed and freshen up. Downstairs, Ava hadn’t gone to school

should have breakfast and rest before heading to