Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

His husky voice murmured in my ear, "How long do you plan on avoiding me?”

"I'm not..." I tried to defend myself, but as soon as the words left my lips, I felt I had misspoken.

We were already so familiar with each other, both physically and emotionally. Any intimacy between us was a tempting lure.

“Thank you for saving my Ava,” I said, hoping to shift our awkwardness.

“Not just your Ava,” he replied, his eyes gleaming affectionately. "Ava has a good heart. It's you who's a little heartless.”

"I'm not a five-year-old child. I can't bother you!" I reluctantly said. After all, I hadn't overcome the hurdle of him being with Harmony.

"Nonsense!" Atlas stood up, feigning anger. He moved the chair next to him and pulled me into his arms, settling us both on the beach chair.

It had been a long time since we were this close, and it left me feeling uneasy. My heart pounded against my chest.

serious, gazed at me.

in my eyes

Ava, I know. It's my fault for neglecting you both. It was my responsibility.” Atlas gently

both understood each other

followed the car because she was attached to him. Otherwise, those villains wouldn't have

week had passed since the incident, just thinking about it

that by distancing myself from you, I could lessen the harm to you and your

to minimize the chances of someone using you two

I looked at him with eyes filled with panic. "What do

do we do? We face it head-on. Instead of hiding and letting them exploit our weaknesses, it's better to be open

eye. I had met the man who kidnapped Ava in the hospital on the day I had my cast removed. He was one of the kidnappers, and he had Atlas's expression grew somber. "He escaped with that doctor last time. That

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