Chapter 652 My Poor Parents

My mom seemed to sense something off and anxiously asked, "Chlo, where are you? Why aren't you home yet?"

Her tone was filled with worry.

I quickly looked out the window and realized it was already dusk, and the sky had dimmed.

I was amazed at how quickly time had flown by. Atlas and I had spent the entire afternoon together. Yet, it seemed like there were still many unanswered questions.

I composed myself and smiled into the phone, trying to sound relaxed. "Mom, I just finished a meeting at the office. Atlas happened to come and pick me up, and we'll be heading back soon." "Oh, you're still at the office? I thought something happened to you." Her tone was skeptical.

"Oh, come on! What could happen at the office? Don't worry, I'm fine."

"That's good. Hurry back then," she said.

"Sure! I'll be home soon. Bye."

hastily because I

watching me the whole time. Seeing my emotions getting stirred up, he gently lifted my chin, kissed my forehead, and wiped away my tears. "Sweetheart, everything will be

I'm just an impostor! Atlas, why is all this happening? I want to know." Atlas held me

cry! Everything will get

choked out, "My poor

these words shocked even me-my

phrase was profound, referring to Chloe's parents and my

and Lucille. Both of them were

Atlas and urgently asked, "Is there any news about

a person resembling Rory was seen in

our people

we'll find him. Trust me." Atlas looked into my eyes, solemnly promising, "As long as he's alive, I'll bring him

nodded, tears still streaming down. "Please

dad and mine, too," Atlas said with the

found back then was

indulgently smiled. His tone lightened considerably. "You underestimate Grayson. Remember, the people I placed around

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