Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 1216 Lurking in the Shadows

My tone came off as clearly dismissive.

Atlas pinched my cheek. "Seems like you're trying to get rid of me. You're a wild girl, aren't you?"

I smirked. "Come on, you said you had something to take care of. I can't just tag along and bother you, right?"

When he heard me say that, he had no choice but to let go. "I'll make sure to come back for dinner with everyone."

He looked at me affectionately and raised an eyebrow before turning and leaving.

I cursed under my breath, "Can't he tone it down? There's so many people around."

As soon as he left, I turned to Anya, bending down to get her attention. "You're the tour guide. Let's go get some fresh air."

Sure enough, she wiped her tears and smiled. "Okay."

I couldn't just stay cooped up in the room. The beach didn't appeal to me much, and although the seaside here wasn't as tranquil as in Foswood, it was better than doing nothing. Plus, I needed to keep Anya occupied so she wouldn't dwell on those tragic memories.

Hana asked Anya about fun places to visit. She immediately brightened up and rubbed at her face, shaking off the gloom from earlier.

"Where do you want to go, Mrs. Chloe?" Anya asked.

think is beautiful. Or we can go somewhere you

Anya's hometown, and she knew it well.

at me, thought momentarily, then smiled brightly.

That sounded fun. Besides, it might

when she saw my

out, Atlas sent another man over. He clearly

trailed behind me, never leaving

mostly of tourists. It was easy to tell at a glance. The locals were busy selling all sorts of souvenirs, while

through the souvenirs were

definitely tourists.

this moment, I saw that this place existed solely because of tourism. The locals

when Anya said that she had been doing this business since she was

sun outside made me feel

was involved in as soon as I arrived had left me a bit tired. I felt

was my 'first time' abroad, since I had no memories of

stayed by my side, telling me about everything. I was very interested in watching the

was definitely savvy and drove away

a ponytail. Living in Eoswood these past few months had made her skin more radiant, a far cry from when I first met her.

completely different person.

obediently followed me on my other side, with