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."

going?" She

looked at her, wanting to hear

in her emotions, giving us a slight smile. "Well, you better get

do you have something

and said, "No... Go on. I have to attend to

We'll be back soon." Atlas didn't press further, subtly

"I'm leaving, Mom."

into the car, heading straight

car, I asked, "Did Mom seem different

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

she

well aware."

remembered my mom's peculiar expressions when sensitive topics

mentioned the small town in relation to my memories she always evaded the subject t looks like it might be time to

"Don't worry. Secrets will always resurface." "Then, earlier... did she sense that something might happen

already waiting for us at the departure

me to take a moment to rest. I was

what happened to Oliver?

of that