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 returned from

were grim, and silent

for calm, I wanted to rush back and see if

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

will only make things

my father's health was questionable. I really should

Grayson. In urgent situations like this, he was more experienced than any

car's doing. It must be the one that took Ava away!”

my greatest fear, and upon hearing Ryan say it, I was utterly shaken. Who was

mind involuntarily drifted to that burly man and that serpent

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

fell apart. The facade of strength

taking in the scene at a glance. He swept me out of Ryan's embrace and into his

inside!” He looked at my parents with precise determination. "Don't worry, trust me! I'll

cried uncontrollably, my heart torn. “That car has your

It's a fake plate." Atlas asserted. "Don't