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...”

finally

expressions were grim, and silent headshakes confirmed my worst

see if Ava had gotten into that

held onto me. "Chlo, try to stay calm. We've checked behind, so

will only make things worse. You

father's health was questionable. I really should try

like this, he was more

It must be the one that took Ava

was utterly shaken. Who was in that car? And why did they take

to that burly man and

and helpless, the screech of tires filled the air. We all turned to look,

I saw him, I completely fell apart. The facade of strength

taking in the scene at a glance. He swept me out of Ryan's embrace and into his own. "Don't cry!

inside!” He looked at my

cried uncontrollably, my heart torn. “That car has

way here, I double-checked. It's a fake plate." Atlas asserted. "Don't worry! Just listen to