Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 1429 I Only Trust Myself

"How's your father?"

It seemed he was aware of my father's ordeal.

Claims of him being oblivious to external affairs appeared to be merely a facade. His deep understanding of the situation suggested otherwise.

I quickly composed myself and calmly replied, "Not great. My father's leg was crippled, which disabled him. Years of imprisonment have taken a toll on his health. Although he survived, his condition deteriorated greatly. However, his mind is still sharp." My words made him glance at me. His gaze was deep, and I couldn't tell how he felt.

After a moment, he grunted as a tacit acknowledgment of my response without delving further into the topic of my father.

Instead, he said, "Since you've become Atlas's wife and you're carrying the Pierce family's offspring, it seems the Pierce family has to take responsibility for you."

I didn't understand.

When he saw my puzzled expression, he indifferently said, "From now on, you'll stay here."

His words left me stunned.

What?

"What do you mean, Grandpa?" I asked, trying to keep calm as I stared at him.

take care of your daily needs until you give birth," he explained in a tone that

I

depends on how

him

just want to ensure your safety," he said

"Thank you for your concern, Grandpa. However, I'm capable of taking care of my own wife and children. You don't need to worry

trailed off, Atlas strode in. He was visibly

him, Abbas followed closely, looking anxious. Obviously, he couldn't

seem surprised. He seemed to have expected Atlas to come. He calmly waved to Abbas, then looked at

trust you?" Atlas asked without

casually picked up his teacup took a sip,

assigned to you."

me up and into his arms. "It's late, Grandpa. You

kid. I'm your grandpa." Grandpa's words carried

walk away without hesitation, casually saying,

expression. Protected

Abbas watched Atlas escort me out. He took a step forward and hesitantly said, "Mr. Atlas,

off coldly, then

said to me, "Don't be afraid. I know he means well, but I