Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

"No, she can't leave my sight!" Atlas said firmly as he tightened his grip on me. I knew he was afraid of losing me.

I felt a little guilty. I must be a burden to him at times like these.

Cane naturally understood Atlas's intentions and didn't say much. He led the way ahead with long strides.

After walking quickly for over ten minutes, we left the woods and saw a village ahead. Two cars immediately approached us, and Atlas hurriedly ushered me into one of them. When Cane retrieved our clothes from the car's trunk, Atlas said, "Change immediately!"

Glancing at my clothes, I realized they would easily reveal where we had been.

We changed into clean clothes, so we looked decent when we were in the car again.

By now, it was bright outside.

The sky was a grayish-white, and the air was refreshing.

As the car drove on the road, I realized we had emerged from behind a village.

The car sped up and soon turned onto an inconspicuous and secluded road, with banana trees on both sides obscuring the path. I realized that this was the entrance to the base.

must have been inside for at least 40 minutes, and there was still no signal,

to the guards, and explained why we were

nervous. Atlas tightened his grip on my hand and said, "Don't be nervous, I'm here. Remember, no matter what happens, don't

"Understood."

eyes scrutinized

heavily guarded. Guards were stationed every few steps at the entrance, and a

that no one could possibly escape, not even with

relieved expression. We had been given permission to enter. He returned to the car and started the engine. The gate

ahead as our car drove in, displaying extreme vigilance. They seemed afraid we would

driving inward. It

bamboo houses. There were quite

see some children and elderly people in

bamboo houses.

On the surface, it looked like a big village. No one

we continued to drive in. An extensive and imposing bamboo building was

stopped and signaled us to wait. People quickly got out of the car and rushed inside. By now,