Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

That's His Car

My mind went blank. I dialed Atlas's number almost frantically as I clenched the phone. I could feel my whole body trembling uncontrollably.

He answered quickly, but before he could say a word, I shouted, "Atlas, were you at Amethyst Apartments when you got off work?!"

All I could see was Ava standing at the door, looking lost and disappointed as the car pulled in.

"I haven't been there,” His voice came through, sure and steady. "What's wrong? What happened?”

"That was your car, and it took Ava away! Bring her back to me!" I screamed, my voice breaking upon hearing his denial.

I dropped the phone, the impact with the floor almost drowned out by my sobs.

Ava must have recognized someone in that car, prompting her to run out and chase after it without a second thought.

Only Atlas could make her brave enough to chase after a car alone.

As this realization hit me, my heart ached even more. “Ava...”

and the others finally returned from checking the

were grim, and silent headshakes confirmed

I wanted to rush back and see if Ava had gotten into that car.

me. "Chlo, try to stay calm. We've

things

health was questionable. I really

like this, he was more

car's doing. It must be the

say it, I was utterly shaken. Who was in that car? And why

to that

felt lost and helpless, the screech of tires filled the air. We

him, I completely fell apart. The facade of strength I had been putting on

scene at a glance. He swept me out of Ryan's

Carol, "Take Chloe's parents inside!” He looked at my parents with precise determination. "Don't

cried uncontrollably, my heart torn. “That car

It's a fake plate."