Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

The chaos in my mind made it impossible to focus on anything else. I grabbed my bag and told Carol I was going to ATL Empire. I had to find Atlas and get sanswers.

I needed to know exactly what Atlas was hiding in this tangled web.

However, when I arrived at ATL Empire, he was nowhere to be found. Apparently, he had gone to Rivendell.

I called him right away, but on second thought, I realized this situation would take stto unravel. It wasn't something that could be clarified in a brief phone conversation.

Forget it. I hung up the phone and decided I would ask him when he cback.

I dialed Lauren's number instead to check if she had arrived. I was concerned about her emotions from last night.

so early? Are

Chloe, I'm already studying!" Lauren teased with a lingering tone, sounding quite

smile. It seemed I worried too much. Atlas was right-she

"Am I that unreliable? Mr. Atlas personally arranged this excellent learning opportunity! I'm basking in your glory!" I chuckled and was about to tell her I was also

I was just checking in. Focus on your studies!"

of going to the hospital to see Trinity. She should be discharged in a few

at the phone in my hand. I shook my head

was at ATL Empire, everyone treatedwith utmost respect. Their

Seeingenter, she motioned for the nurse to raise her bed and reproachfully asked me, "Where did you go yesterday? Is this how friends behave?" I smirked. "You're quite well. You've already turned the incident into a friendship argument. Don't I have other things to attend to?" She rolled her eyes. "Of course, engagement