Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

As we entered the living room, Ava and Jenny's laughter echoed through the building. The once-silent courtyard now buzzed with life.

Since coming here, my mother had been completely liberated, no longer burdened by kitchen duties.

She quickly stood up and looked at us. "You're finally done with your work."

My mom's eyes were carefully scrutinizing my face.

"Next time, please eat dinner without waiting for us. Things get busy, and we'll only keep everyone hungry," I said. "We'll call ahead the next time we're late."

My dad emerged from the bathroom, looking like he had just finished working.

The kitchen staff respectfully approached Atlas. "Sir, can we start serving dinner now?"

Atlas quickly nodded. "Yes."

Then he turned to my dad, asking, "Dad, did you just finish work too?"

My dad smiled contentedly. "Yes! This place is amazing. There's so much to do. Oh right, can you do me a favor?"

While accompanying him to the dining room, Atlas nodded and said, "Tell me."

you have some gardening books?

have them. That's not a problem. I'll have them sent over

deliver now. You can bring it to me after work.

just told him to find you a mentor. Then you'd have

We can do that. I'll have someone

looking much more spirited than before. He was much stronger and more energetic, a sight that warmed my

dad appeared in my mind, and I still didn't

Where was my other dad now? I wondered if he

meal turned into

and what plants were missing. Everyone was excited. My favorite was magnolias, and

were

and magnolia saplings. These roses

would spoil me

called Myra. After

she sounded breathless. "Chlo... I'm sorry, I was

he

Myra said, then sighed inadvertently. "Poor child, having such

felt a bit