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.

calling so early? Are

already studying!" Lauren teased with

help but smile. It seemed I worried too much. Atlas

me?" She questionedwith a hint of doubt. "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 at ATL Empire. However,

say. "Okay, I was just checking in. Focus on

to the hospital to see Trinity. She should be discharged in a few days. Bye!" "You're truly a saint, always busy saving sentient beings. Go ahead then," she said before

the phone in my hand.

ATL Empire, everyone treatedwith utmost respect. Their gazes felt like

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 is a big deal." Hearing her mention the engagement, I blushed and laughed. "You know about