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...”

the others finally

expressions were grim, and silent headshakes confirmed my worst

for calm, I wanted to rush back and see if Ava had gotten into that car. That was what scared me the

try to stay calm. We've checked

only make things worse. You need to

health was questionable.

called Grayson. In urgent situations like this,

it’s that car's doing. It must be the

was my greatest fear, and upon hearing Ryan say it, I was utterly shaken. Who was in that car? And why did

mind involuntarily drifted to that burly man and

tires filled the air. We all turned to look, and to our surprise,

fell apart. The

the scene at a glance. He swept me out

at my parents with

torn. “That car has

It's a fake plate." Atlas asserted. "Don't worry! Just listen to