Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 1163 Finding Out the Whole Story

"We have to play it by ear." He said, "I believe this notebook must be crucial, not just to your father but also to the ones who want it. There must be secrets involved. Even if we have this, we can't let them have their way." As soon as Atlas said this, everything clicked for me.

Indeed, they knew my father better than I did. How did they know about this mysterious notebook? What exactly was in it that led them to resort to kidnapping?

"So, are we heading there now? But the person on the phone is after the notebook. If we don't give it to them, then...?"

I was a bit unsettled, especially since it involved my dad's well-being.

"All the clues lead to the small town, so we must make a trip there to understand the whole story," Atlas asserted.

Just as we were about to leave the lobby, I heard my mom calling me from behind. "Chlo..."

I turned around to see her quickly descending the stairs.

We both stood in place, watching her approach. Though her expression remained composed, her eyes betrayed her inner unease.

"Are you two going on a business trip together?"

Atlas nodded earnestly, "Yes. Chlo and I are both going."

are you going?" She hesitated

looked at her, wanting to

in her emotions, giving us a slight smile. "Well, you better get going! Come back soon and give

her. "Mom, do you have

said, "No... Go on.

We're leaving then. We'll be back soon." Atlas didn't press further, subtly hinting at

"I'm leaving, Mom."

Atlas and I got into the car, heading straight

car, I asked, "Did

mean one thing. That notebook is at home," Atlas

saying she knows about

be well aware."

peculiar expressions when sensitive topics were brought

hidden quite a few secrets from me. Whenever they mentioned the small town in relation to my memories she always evaded the subject t looks like it might be time to unravel some of

always resurface." "Then, earlier... did she sense that something might

Cane was already waiting for us at the departure gate.

to take a moment to rest. I was genuinely exhausted these past few days

Liora's escape? Especially with what happened to Oliver? Didn't they already catch the perpetrator?" "I haven't had a chance to interrogate anyone yet," Atlas

target of that assailant