Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 460

Emotionally Unstable Atlas noticed my hesitation and looked at me skeptically, asking, "What's wrong? You don't want to?" Since I had to devise an excuse, I said, "Ava should spend more time with Grace. We can discuss moving to your place later, but Molly can stay here for now since I have many rooms downstairs. I welcome them here so Ava and my mom have company."

I Atlas smiled and said, "Sure, we should let Ava spend time with her grandmother. We can always decide on moving later." After dinner, we snuggled on the couch and enjoyed our rare peaceful time together. We discussed our time in Celestis Island and were about to call

my mom and the others when the doorbell rang. I We smiled at each other, wondering who it could be this time. I quickly got up and checked the peephole, feeling frustrated when I saw Matthew through it. It seemed I could never get rid of this thorn in my side.

However, I felt at ease with Atlas around. I pressed the button to open the apartment door, and Matthew appeared shortly after. He looked pale, and I knew him well enough to know Grace's condition must've left him helpless.

Matthew grinned when he saw me.

I asked plainly, "What's up?" I stepped aside

time coming here since our divorce. He glanced

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and his expression soured. He glanced at me and hesitated before

brushed past each other, I said. "What is it, Matthew?" He approached the couch and nodded at Atlas, greeting him, "Mr. Atlas." Atlas glanced at him and nodded before getting up and saying, "I'll bein

went upstairs. It seemed he had already assumed the position of head of

displeasedly, "Does he live here?" 1 didn't answer but asked in return, "Why'd you come to see me?" He lowered his head and

do you think we should do?" He looked up at me conflictedly, helplessly,

and looked at the disheartened Matthew.

saying that? All along, you've been advising me on such

apparent agitation. It seemed he was genuinely distressed. "Matthew, that was