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.

me. "Chloe, I know

in my

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

each

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

though a week had passed since the incident, just thinking about it sent shivers down

could lessen the harm to you and your daughter. But it turns

why I wanted to minimize the

aback. I looked at him

do we do? We face it head-on. Instead of hiding and letting

hospital on the day I had my cast removed. He was one of the kidnappers, and he

asked, "Do you know

illegal organization from Jitador. Their members are elusive, and they have