Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

She seemed convinced that I would understand what she meant.

"Maybe the little guy has a connection with me," I remarked casually, though truth be told, I wasn't entirely sure.

Carol gave Georgina a displeased look and said, "You're overthinking it, Mrs. Georgina. Chloe saved the child's life when he was only two months old, and she even broke her arm in the process." When Arton heard this, his eyes turned to me, filled with skepticism.

Carol looked at him and told him how I had saved the child.

Then she asked him, "What do you think about Melanie, Arton? You must know the terrible things she's done. Were you also involved in the incident at Midnight Bar?"

Carol's relentless questioning made Arton gulp nervously. When he looked at me again, there was no more hostility in his eyes; all that remained was regret.

Carol continued, "Considering your age and the unnecessary things you've gotten yourself involved in, we're worried you won't be able to take good care of the little boy. Once your son comes back, I hope you'll reflect on yourself. Don't cause any trouble and set a good example for him. Don't let him follow in your footsteps and be a good-for-nothing man."

As I listened to Carol's straightforward and critical words, I silently gave her a thumbs-up. That was precisely what I had wanted to say, but it wasn't easy for me to express those sentiments directly. She had taken the words right out of my mouth.

concerned about this. She's thought about every detail, so there are some

on." It was Arton who

carefully." Carol continued without reservation. "The child is timid, so be careful at home in the future. You might scare him

she spoke, I silently gave her a thumbs-up again. I loved what Carol was

a lot of care. And you, Arton, should never show your angry side in front of the child. He may be small, but he's smart. You won't just scare him for a short while. It might have a big impact

He asserted

wrongdoing is forbidden in front of the little boy. His mother is erratic and behaves poorly already. Don't let the child inherit any of her bad traits. Take good care of him and nurture him well.

me. Just as Donovan finished changing, he came out, saying, "The young lady is right. We'll definitely educate the

good care of the child, that will be thanks enough. Children aren't born bad; it's just a matter of proper education. We can talk more after we bring the child back here.

family wanted to

to Myra's house. Johnson, who had been called back by Myra,

that moment, the little one woke up in Myra's arms. He held a milk bottle and drank

he saw

my face. Grinning, he tossed the milk bottle aside, burbling and saying, "Mama" as he stretched his