Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 499 Coming to Her Doorstep I was breathing heavily, glancing at him sideways. "Don't think it's all over just like that. Those images are etched in my mind, and they've hurt me deeply. I can't ever forget them." He held me, his tone indulgent. "Then punish me. Make me hold you forever and not let go." I chuckled at his persistence. This man was truly something else; he'd switch between being firm and soft, making it difficult to argue with him.

"If you dare do that again, Iwon't forgive you. I wouldn't care about punishing you too." I deliberately teased him. "You have someone to hold, and I do too."

We playfully bantered back and forth.

His handsome face tensed up, "Someone's acting up, huh?" I was taken aback and looked at him suddenly, trying to discern the truth in his words from his expression.

He immediately sensed my reaction, bit my lips, and said, "My girl, you're even harder to coax than Ava." I chuckled to myself; I knew he was just playing around. I stopped the teasing because saying too much could harm our relationship, so 1 leaned against his chest. " wonder where Lauren is right now. Oliver has hurt her heart deeply this time. I don't think there's much room for a turnaround.

What people fear most is heartache. It leaves deep scars that are hard to

heal." Atlas tightened his grip on my arm and nuzzled my forehead with his chin.

Honestly, I hoped the people around me could all be happy and healthy.

Lately, things had been going well for me, but others were stumbling along the way.

Apartments as if she were going to work every day. She would come at2 p.m. every day, and would be busy cooking for Ava. Her condition seemed stable, and my mother had already accepted that she was seriously ill, so

moment something seemed to improve for Grace,

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off, and I had planned to sleep in

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the noisy commotion outside, I sensed that something was amiss.

floor-to-ceiling window, peering outside fearfully. Jenny, two years older, held her protectively

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Atlas quickly!" "Don't be afraid. Mommy's here. You and Jenny stay here and watch. Don't come out." I reassured her, and Jenny quickly took on a protective stance, "Ava, don't be

and headed outside.

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