Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 1147 The Little Girl's Thoughts

Our unexpected return was met with exuberance from the entire family. Jim was quick to act and sent the driver to fetch the two little ones from school. It was a clear sign that Ava had really missed us. And of course, when she arrived at home, she joyfully shouted for us at the door. "Daddy! Mommy!"

With a forceful push, she barged in, her short legs moving frantically as she ran straight into my arms. "Don't you want us anymore, Mommy?"

I laughed, holding her tight. "Of course I do. I've missed you so much."

Atlas smiled mischievously, which made me question if he doubted my sincerity.

"Why were you gone for so long? What could be more important than me?" she playfully scolded. "You've taken Mommy's side, Daddy. You don't care about what I think at all!"

Her words elicited laughter from everyone. No one knew where she had learned to say that.

That night, she clung to me and adamantly refused to go back to her own room to sleep, which was unprecedented.

As she lay with me on the bed, she whispered that her dad had left for a foreign country. "He said he's going away to make money, Mommy. Do you think he can make money?"

I patted her. "That depends on if he works hard. If he does, he'll be able to make a lot of money."

"He said he'll be back to visit me once he makes some money. I hope he makes money soon so he'll be back earlier." Ava looked very concerned, which she really shouldn't be at her age.

worry. That's something he has to go through himself. You'll need to go through something like that when you're older too, so don't worry too much about him." Ava just looked at me,

she still felt attached to Matthew. It seemed she had truly matured and rapidly developed a mindset beyond her years. That had probably started the moment she learned about the issues between me

I dreaded. I had hoped she

I knew that

say that

I fully agreed with that notion now. Since the last time Matthew visited her, had known about the 'thoughts hidden in her heart.

position in

heart.

hadn't forgotten the day she tried to entertain Atlas. It had become an indelible wound

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your dad

to

he

better person in

childlike voice was full of

comes back. Trust me,

stopped talking, and soon

carried her back to her room. Jenny was already asleep. I