Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

I wanted to follow Lauren, but Atlas gently pulledback and shook his head softly.

I knew Atlas didn't wantto go after her. It would only make the situation more embarrassing for her.

Later, my eyes kept glancing in Lauren's direction. Every tI looked, I saw her chatting and laughing, though I knew that behind that smile, her heart must be in pain.

For six months, she had been alone and faced everything by herself.

And now that she had returned, she had to endure these malicious insults. She must be hiding a world of pain behind her smile. Human nature truly was one of the ugliest things in this world.

Why couldn't we give those who had taken the wrong path a way back home? When the ceremony concluded, Oliver was drunk beyond recognition, and Atlas arranged for someone to take him home.

A smiling Lauren left as well.

off the guests and returning home. I told Atlas about my worries

the door with my

the lights. The room was pitch black, but I knew

the light switch, and soon the room was brightly

my eyes adjusted to the light, I saw

were

are you here? Today was your big day!" After

again like you did in the past?" She put down her hands, looked atwith her pale

does love you." "Don't distract yourself and don't try to shoulder everything by yourself. Try to be more open-minded, and don't torture

know how long the silence lasted, but she was the

me." She looked atand smiled, patting my leg,