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.

handsome face serious, gazed at me. "Chloe, I know you've

in my eyes

you both. It was my responsibility.” Atlas gently patted my shoulder,

both understood each

to him. Otherwise, those villains

week had passed since the incident, just thinking about it sent

the feelings of the child. I thought that by distancing myself from you, I could lessen the harm to you and your daughter. But

why I wanted to minimize

was taken aback. I looked at him with eyes filled with panic. "What do we

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

than meets the 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

"Do you know

are elusive, and they have secret agents in various