Ch. 631..640

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 631-Things returned to normal after the banquet ended, and we saw Anson off. I finally had a chance to talk with Trinity alone.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt Trinity smiled atand asked, "Did we scare you?" I relaxed on the sofa, and half complained, "What do you think? You make such a big fuss, not even discussing it with me. I was not prepared whatsoever. It madeso nervous, and Mr. Anson's… " "What's his name?" Trinity reminded me.

I stuck out my tongue. "I mean, Anson. I'm still not used to it! His commands are a bit intimidating. What did I do to deserve this?" "It's not like they're asking you to take over the Huffman family. There's nothing you can't handle. In terms of capability, you certainly have it. Don't underestimate the Huffman family. Not just anyone can be associated with them." Trinity looked atwith a cool expression, clearly proud of the family.

"How could I underestimate them?" I paused, then said, "The Huffman family's reputation is definitely significant, and I never thought that one day I would be connected to them!" "Do you feel they're incompatible with you? Do you think the Huffman family doesn't follow the usual path?" Trinity and I always had this straightforward conversation style that I enjoyed. There was no hiding anything.

I smiled openly and countered, "Don't they?" Trinity didn't answer my question. "This jade is the Huffman family's heirloom. In case… I mean, just in case, if you encounter any troubles, you can turn your bad luck into good luck as long as you take out this jade." Her words shocked me. I played with the jade. Although I didn't understand the Huffman family's rules, I knew the extent of their influence.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm "Originally this jade was one piece, a symbol of the family patriarch's identity Later, as the Huffman family's population dwindled, y father was helpless. I was yet another girl in the family." S Trinity's expression becserious, and she played with the jade.

"But my father has always cherished my mother. She passed away many years ago but he refused to find another treatinglike a treasure. When my father cto seeafter survived, he was outraged. He blamedfor risking my life." As she spoke, there was a meaningful smile on her face.

"Then what happened?" I felt a bit embarrassed. "This is my fault." "I explained the reason. My father is a broad-minded person. He had someone split this jade in two. It shows his approval of you!" Trinity said with a smile, "Actually, my father wantedto have a real friend, and this person must pass all aspects, be straightforward, and have no flaws. You passed!" "I didn't expect there to be so many intricacies?" I felt even more uneasy.

"What did you think? The Huffman family doesn't easily trust others." I knew that the Huffman family elwouldn't easily let an outsider in. However, was still worried. The Huffman family was involved in matters that ordinary people couldn't touch. Also, as far ast knew, Jared had always kept a distance from them. I had entered the Huffman family circle, makinga bit uneasy.

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 632-However, Anson had announced that this matter wouldn't be publicly disclosed. That was a good thing for me.

Carol's call cin. I answered the phone and then looked at Trinity, saying, "I guess it's tto letgo, right?" She casually snorted. "It sounds like I was detaining you. Did I stop you from leaving? But I do need to remind you to be careful with Liora. I'll lend you a hand when you need it!" I looked at her triumphantly and said, "It seems like having a sister has a lot of benefits. I really took full advantage of it today." She leaned back on the sofa and said, "That's right. You'll understand sooner or later. Withas your sister, you won't ever suffer. I just want you to know that I'm a friend who will benefit you for a lifetime." I suddenly realized that there was more to her words than met the eye. My attitude was originally a joke, but she took it seriously. "I will cherish it, Trinity," I said earnestly.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt She waved her hand and said, "Alright, go on. You need to hurry, and I have things to do, too." I left and drove straight back to the company.

When I returned to the office, I called Atlas to update him. Otherwise, I would feel uncomfortable.

The phone rang, and Atlas answered, seemingly not busy.

"Did you have lunch with them at home?" I asked him. He had told my dad he would have lunch with them.

"Yeah," he grunted lightly.

"Are you busy now? I have something to tell you." "Go ahead!" "But I want to talk to you in person. Can you cover to my office?" I was afraid he would be busy and not have time, but I didn't want to go to ATL Empire.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm The people there treateddifferently, and I was afraid the people from the Huffman family would seethere.

I had to admit that it was better to be cautious when dealing with the Huffman family.

Atlas agreed without hesitation. "Sure, I'll be there in a while." I smiled, feeling happy. "Then I'll wait for you." After hanging up the phone, I waited quietly in the office for Atlas to arrive.

I quickly walked away from the desk and ran over, nestling beside him. I explained everything to him in detail.

Atlas had been silent, contemplating, not interrupting my words until I finished. Then he wrapped his arms around my shoulders.

Comfortingly pattingtwice, he said, "This matter is not as complicated as you think, but it's definitely not simple either. Based on my various investigations into Anson, he is a very cunning person." "Yes, I also have that feeling! I'm just afraid they have ulterior motives, especially from the Beringer family." I didn't hide my concerns at all.

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 633-"Your worries might be reasonable. What Anson is up to is anything but simple. This guy seems like a sly old fox." Atlas's understanding of Anson didn't seem very favorable.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt "As for your friendship with Trinity, being friends is more than enough. The situation has escalated a bit, but what he's doing is grand and sincere." "So what? Are you implying that he deliberately planned all this?" I looked at Atlas with sconcern.

"Don't underestimate Trinity. This girl is shrewd and cunning. Her bond with you is not a simple one." Atlas's reasoning echoed my own concerns.

Seeing my doubts, he pattedon the back and kissed my forehead. "But don't think too much about it. Since they have this idea, you can't avoid it. After all, there's a life-long friendship involved here." Atlas hugged me. "And…you have me." I nodded sincerely. "It's great to have you." He smiled contentedly. "You're my woman. I'll protect my woman. They should know that. Also, arranging for you to get close to the Beringer family initially was to establish a solid foundation. Remember, you have value. So, gaining this position in the Huffman family might not be bad." "I'll go to the Beringer residence later. I must proactively explain this matter to them. After all, the Huffman family's identity is special. We can't wait until there are rumors outside before communicating with the Beringer family." Atlas nodded and then looked at me, saying softly, "Do you wantto accompany you?" I thought for a moment. "It's fine. I'll go by myself. It's been a while since I had a meal with Grandma." "I have a meeting at 4 p.m., but after it's done, I'll cover. Then we can go back to Pleca Park together." He then advised me, "Anson has a connection with Rose, but you don't have to worry. Speak your true thoughts." With Atlas's reminder, I confirmed why Rose had Trinity and Jared appear on her birthday.

After discussing Huffman family matters, I suddenly remembered the photos Trinity gaveand quickly showed them to Atlas. Atlas's expression froze for a moment. "It seems Trinity is quite resourceful." I quickly explained the steps Trinity and I had discussed.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm Atlas didn't object but cautioned me, "Follow our plan from last night. When Liora is proud, release the news. You can use these photos to confront her, forcing her to take action. Establish evidence of her wrongdoing." I nodded, fully understanding his intention.

He took photos of the pictures. When it was tfor his meeting, we went downstairs together.

I went to the Beringer family home, and Rose was delighted to see me. She instructed the kitchen to add more dishes while pullingto sit down Have you been busy lately? Why haven't you cfor somany days?" "I have indeed been busy recently, Rose." "I heard your mother-in-law finally passed away?" Rose's memory was excellent. I had only mentioned it once, but she remembered.

"Yes, she unexpectedly passed away. It's been hard for me," I said with ssadness. "Oh? What happened?" She looked atand asked, "You seem to be in poor spirits." I recounted the process of Grace's death, and she was shocked, continuously sighing. "Unbelievable! How can such things happen? No wonder you've been laboring so much." "Rose, I have another thing to tell you." I got back to the main topic and spoke earnestly.

Looking at me, she knew it must be an important matter. She dismissed the servants around her, got fruits for me, and then asked, "What's the matter?" I explained in detail about the day's .n events with the Huffman family, then looked at Rose and said very apprehensively, "Rose, at the time, I had no way to refuse." S

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 634-I had talked to Rose about Trinity getting injured for my sake before. She had been quite concerned about the matter in the past few days.

As soon as I finished telling her about the Huffman family's actions, she didn't express much surprise. Instead, she told me, "This is the Huffman family's way of doing things." "However, I always feel an unease. After all, the Huffman family is different from others," I said openly.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt "And he knows that I am the daughter of the Beringer family. Now, he has also acceptedas his adopted daughter. Rose, I've always been a bit nervous. I'm always worried that they want to useto get close to the Beringer family and Atlas." I voiced my concerns because Atlas had remindedto speak openly and honestly with Rose. I understood what Atlas meant. Sincerity was what made one likable.

"It's not impossible. Anson and I have been friends for a long time, but we each do our own thing. We don't cross paths, but we're always nearby. You need to maintain this balance, and then it won't be a problem." Rose seemed quite calm about the situation.

"In Foswood, the Beringer family, the Huffman family, the Attawood family, and the Sunny family each dominate their own territory. Currently, the Beringer family is leading the way." "The Sunny family?" I asked in confusion.

I had never heard about the Sunny family.

"Yes, the Sunny family. In recent years, the Sunny family has been on the decline, both in business and reputation. The rising stars in the business world have overshadowed them. It's normal that you don't know," Rose explained. "And the two sons of the Sunny family have immigrated, so now the Sunny family is relatively unknown." "Oh, Grandma, do you think what the Huffman family is doing will affect the Beringer family?" I looked at Rose anxiously. "I don't want to bring unnecessary trouble." "You're taking this too seriously. It will be fine as long as you maintain a balance and don't bectheir puppet or have any substantial transactions. This way, it won't affect you or the Beringer family." Rose dismissed my worries.

Of course, I understood the meaning behind Rose's words, especially the word "puppet." "Grandma, I'll remember your advice and won't let myself be used." "I trust you. After all, you prioritize everything with the Beringer family. Otherwise, you wouldn't have chere to report tofirst. This shows that you still prioritize the big picture. I knew I had a good judge of character." "Grandma, my actions are not about excluding the Huffman family. After all, the Huffman family's business and influence are on the periphery So, I'll be cautious, and it benefits everyone. What I'm most worried about is accidentally getting manipulated by others." I was speaking the truth, genuinely concerned. I feared unknowingly stepping into their trap, makingthink more than necessary.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm "You're right. Everyone has their shining points, and everything's existence has its reason. Therefore, you don't have to be too nervous. It will be counterproductive. It maint make others think you're insincere. Things are also prioritized by their importance and urgency. Despite what others think, you have your principles to stick to." Rose helpedfind answers and know what to do. Suddenly, I felt relieved.

Atlas arrived on time, and the two of us had dinner with Rose. She was naturally happy, bustling around.

Hearing that we had moved to Pleca Park, she said joyfully, "They say Pleca Park is magnificent. I should cand stay for a few days sometimes." "Well, why don't you cwith us now?" I quickly suggested.

I"There's an event tomorrow. How about the day after tomorrow? It's perfect because it's the weekend, and you don't need to bring Ava over. I cby myself." Rose didn't hesitate, but when it cto Ava, she wouldn't delay even a day. After dinner, Rose talked to Atlas about business for a while, and then we went back to Pleca Park.

From afar, I could see Ava and Jenny playing in the yard. My parents were sitting in the nearby courtyard, watching them play. The scene was truly heartwarming.

I couldn't help but think, if Atlas's parents were also here, living in this grand mansion, how wonderful it would be. Unfortunately, there were always regrets that could not be filled.

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 635-After moving to Pleca Park, the kids and my parents were happy.

Atlas had somehow managed to set up two spacious and dreamlike rooms. Even I couldn't resist the idea of sleeping in them.

My childhood memories were hazy and confused me, after all. But the rooms beforeseemed like something out of a dream. Ava was clearly thrilled. She was acting giddy with excitement and would not go to sleep.

After finally getting them to sleep, I went to check on my parents' room.

My mom secretly pulledaside and asked in a hushed tone, "How much did Atlas spend on building such a big house? It's huge. It's such a waste. Back in our hometown, I thought the teachers' college was empty, even when all the teachers were living in it." I burst into laughter at her words. They weren't even on the sscale.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt However, I knew they were both very satisfied.

My dad, on the other hand, kept talking to me. He mentioned that the backyard here was spacious and could grow various plants.

I chuckled and told him, "Small plants are nice, but I don't encourage turning this into a farm." My dad laughed heartily. I rarely saw him this happy.

In my memory, he had always been reserved, especially after he ended up in the hospital because of my issues. He had been gloomy since.

Seeing him smile so happily now, I also felt genuinely happy.

At home, the arrangements were worry-free, but outside, incidents were happening one after another.

Just when I officially secured the Avalon Hills project, things were going downhill for Matthew.

Under the current circumstances, Liora had completely shifted all responsibility to Melanie without regard for her previous "relationship" with Matthew.

While Matthew was strategizing against Liora, he was also trying to use his connections to find a way to get Melanie out. However, things went contrary to his wishes. The more he tried, the more problems arose. Liora would never allow Melanie to be released so easily.

Liora could set traps outside without restriction because Melanie was inside. Liora was still Mrs. Liora for the tbeing, and that title still had authority, even though Atticus had already controlled her use of Echelon Group's resources.

Matthew was facing a situation where he couldn't turn things around. He faced lawsuits from the construction company, and Liora continued to press on.

Early in the morning, Matthew was waiting in my office. He looked disheveled and had lost a lot of weight, with dark circles under his eyes.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm A glimmer of light appeared in his bloodshot eyes when he saw me. "Chlo, why did you cso late? Where did you all go? Why isn't anyone at home?" Clearly, he had already been to the apartment to look for me.

I glanced at him and calmly said, "What's the matter?" "Let's talk inside!" He saw that I didn't refuse him, and a glimmer of hope lit up on his face.

Inside the office, I sat on my chair and looked at him, saying, "What is it?" He seemed suddenly at a loss for words. He remained silent for a long tbefore looking atand starting, "Chlo, I…" As soon as he spoke, it seemed like he couldn't continue.

Chapter 635 Giving In 2 Looking at Matthew, who was on the verge of collapsing, I realized this was not what I wanted.

"Chloe, help me… Given our past as husband and wife, please help me!" I continued staring. The scene of Grace's pitiful look appeared in my mind.

"I'm leaving this earth soon. Please don't do anything to him. Chlo, this is my only request!" On top of that was the piece of paper Grace left for him. She had toldto pass it to him after her passing.

However, I thought of Grace's helpless expression as she pleaded with me.

In the end, I caved.

"How can I help?"

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 636-Even I was surprised by what I said. I must admit, I can be surprisingly kind. I couldn't help but think that Ivanna would probably be disappointed inif she were by my side right now.

When Matthew heard me, a glimmer of hope seemed to gleam in his eyes. He got up and sat at my desk.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt With his eyes fixed on me, he urgently said, "Only you can help me, Chloe. Pull sstrings, resolve the issues in Muborough, and everything will fall into place." He fervently suggested sideas to me; his plan was clearly well thought out.

"Can't you provide the evidence? Last time, you got someone from Solaris to produce proof, right? As long as you can verify that Muborough's documents are in order, Ardora will be fine." I suddenly felt a sense of irony. The proof I obtained in Solaris? If Melanie hadn't teamed up with Liora to tripup last time, I wouldn't have been involved in a lawsuit.

Now, Matthew continued animatedly, "Mel is still young, and she made a mistake. It couldn't have been her. This is all Liora. She wants to take over my company, so she's using the Muborough project as an excuse. Even if there was sissue with the materials, this was definitely not Mel's idea. She doesn't have the guts to do that. You just need to…" "Are you askingto clear Melanie's name?" I looked at Matthew nonchalantly.

He paused, seeming to realize he had made a mistake. Mentioning Melanie in front ofwas a big no-no! "As long as Ardora is still around, we can cback. Just helpconvince Lauren and ask Oliver to cutsslack on the loan. I can persuade the investors if we can delay it. You have to help me, Chloe." "You say the issue lies with the Thompson family. Just provide the evidence, and you can overturn the case. Besides, don't you remember complaining about my project being subpar last time, Matthew? Wasn't that similar to what's happening now?" I stared directly at him, my sympathy slowly fading away. This guy was truly beyond redemption.

No, he was not unfortunate. He had brought this upon himself. These were the consequences of his actions, and here he was, still defending Melanie. It seemed that he was about to pay the price for defending her.

"You can't say that, Chloe. This is all because of you, isn't it? Are you going to just sit back and watch?" As my attitude toward him cooled, he becdesperate.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm "What does this have to do with me?" I asked.

"Don't you feel responsible for how she got locked up?" He glared at me.

"How did your mom die? Don't you remember that?" I spoke with a chilling tone. "Were you blind?" "Stop bringing her up. She's dead! I'm her biological son, and I've managed to move on. Why are you holding on to that? We have to live, don't we?" He was somewhat repulsed by my words, and he seemed displeased. I felt powerless. In his eyes, his mother was dead, and everything could be left in the past.

"My son is still very young. Many people dote on Ava, but my son cries every day. You know what kind of person his grandma is! Don't go too far, Chloe. I thought you were kind. Why have you becso malicious?" My heart tightened suddenly. So, in Matthew's eyes, I was on the verge of becoming irredeemable.

"Besides, aren't you already with Atlas? Why don't you just leavealone? If you take a step back, cut ties with Atlas completely, and helpget Mel out, I'll promise… tabe with you. Wouldn't that be great for all of us?" I almost choked. He wantedto be with him? What a colossal joke! Was he insane? "Let's start over with the merger of Tanum and Ardora. I'll handle the engineering, and since you have connections, you handle the projects Let's work together as a et married couple and build the business back up. Why let Liora get her way? This way, even happy. Or… you can use your funds to get rid of those investors for me, and kick them out of Ardora. I can transfer the company under your name…" "Wake up, Matthew! I can't help you with this mess!" I couldn't take it anymore and interrupted him.

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 637-"Chloe… You're so heartless. You sent my dad to prison, and now you've sent Melanie there too. You're just going to sit here coldly and watchlose everything, huh?" Matthew was clearly agitated. He stood up abruptly. He glared atlike a leopard, roaring as if he were facing an arch-enemy from a past life.

"This is your loss. You walked into it! Don't pin this on me. Melanie dared to cut corners, so the authorities investigated. There was no need for you to chere and make a fuss." I looked at him calmly.

"The only thing I can do now is introduce you to an excellent lawyer who will defend you and try to keep you from prison. This is also something your mother entrustedwith before she passed away!" "Nonsense! Chloe…" "I had no reason to take responsibility from the start. Don't defend yourself. Don't talk nonsense just because you took care of my mom for a few days. You're a cunning villain. This is all happening thanks to you. My mom may be confused, but I'm not! The Murphy family was ruined because of you…' "Matthew!" I roared, glaring at him through gritted teeth. My sympathy for him had all but disappeared. "You're not as shrewd and clear-headed as your mom!" I took out the paper from the drawer without hesitation, slamming it in front of him.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt "This is the last gift your mom left you. I didn't want to give it to you now, but I need to fulfill your mom's last wish! Now, take it and get out of here!" Matthew was completely shocked by my actions. Perhaps he had never seenso assertive. We stood in a deadlock for a while, then he snatched the paper from my hand, still looking atas if he wanted to devour me.

He focused on the paper in his hand.

"Your mom toldto give this to you after she passed! If you don't understand, go ask the doctor at the hospital." I continued to shout.

He slumped into the chair in front of the desk, looking at me.

The atmosphere turned eerie, so quiet that we could only hear our breaths.

Suddenly, he threw his head back and burst into hearty laughter. He was gasping for breath as if the world was collapsing.

When Carol rushed into my office, followed by several employees, Matthew slowly stood up. His gaze was fixed on the paper in his hands, his face suddenly pale.

My heart thumped. I sat in my chair, watching Matthew turn around slowly, inch by inch, walking out of my office.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm The moment he disappeared from my sight, I let out a slow breath, feeling heavy-hearted.

"Carol, have someone follow him!" "Got it," Carol responded. She hesitated momentarily, then quickly turned and left.

I rested my hands wearily on the desk, supporting my head. I didn't know whether giving him the paper was the right thing to do. I thought that it was cruel, but it might also wake him up. Perhaps it was a significant blow. After all, Melanie was important to him, since they had grown up together. Emotions that had been suppressed for so long would be more provocative and intense.

I now admired his mom's shrewdness. She had handed over the chance to be the villain toin the end. In Matthew's eyes, I had beca very malicious woman.

But right now, I was at peace. He had been unfair tofor a long time. What did it matter if I was evil or not? After contemplating for a long time, I decided to call Johnson. He answered promptly.

We had been in frequent contact during this period. I had him stay in Ardora to keep track of developments.

When I called, Johnson probably thought I had sinstructions for him, so he immediately said, "Go ahead, Chloe!" "Johnson, keep an eye on Matthew. Stay with him as much as possible, and keep him company." et I didn't know why I did that, but despite everything, we had been a couple for seven years. He was still Ava's father, and Grace had spoken toabout him before her death. Johnson took a moment to react to my words and quickly responded, "I understand, Chloe." I hung up and rubbed my temples. Maybe I had done all I could.

But I knew that Matthew would face even more difficult circumstances in the days to come

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 638-After I disclosed everything to Matthew, I felt somewhat at ease and thought that this wasn't happening because of my indecision. At least when Ava grew up, I would have an explanation for her.

As I was about to call Grayson, he hurriedly walked in.

"Chloe…" "I was just about to call you." I looked at Grayson and said, "I have a few things to discuss with you." "Go ahead." We both spoke at the stand smiled at each other.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt "You go first." I let Grayson speak.

Since he was rushing in, I thought he might have snews.

"Chloe, I've confirmed the authenticity of that photo, and there's absolutely no problem. We've apprehended one of Keegan's underlings. We've got them.” He said further, "Liora and Celine have been in close contact recently. The person supporting Ardora on Liora's side is an overseas investor named Melvern Sunny. According to the investigation, he's Liora's first love. Currently, he has immigrated to Monora." "Wait a minute…" I interrupted Grayson.

"Melvern Sunny… right?" I asked, and suddenly, I remembered that Grandma Rose had mentioned the Sunny family, one of the four major families in Foswood.

"Yes, he's a Foswood native." Grayson nodded confidently.

"Check carefully. Which generation of the Sunny family is he from? Investigate him," I instructed Grayson. I hadn't expected this to involve the Sunny family.

How did this declining family get involved in our affairs? What a small world.

"He's the second son of the Sunny family," Grayson answered without hesitation, clearly having done a detailed investigation.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm "The Sunny family used to be a prestigious family in Foswood. Later, they immigrated to Monora. Lance is the eldest son, and Melvern is the second son. Lance is a very stable businessman, while Melvern is more unusual and involved in various businesses. "They say that strouble began because of Melvern, and the Sunny family was almost completely ruined. Afterward, the Sunny family had no choice but to migrate." My mind suddenly becclear. No wonder Grandma Rose had said that the Sunny family later went downhill. There was a story behind it.

"Did you find out what trouble he got into?" I asked.

Grayson replied, "It's a very closely held secret. only know that Melvern and Liora were classmates back then. Later, Liora married Atticus and that's when she broke up with Melvern. But no one knows whether they really broke up. Melvern is supporting Liora this time. My mind was spinning rapidly. So that's why Atticus had parted ways with Liora long ago. Melvern seemed to be the real reason behind that.

It appeared that every family had its difficulties.

In this case, Atticus didn't have a grudge against the Thompson family for no reason.

"What happened is related to what I want to tell you. It seems we've connected the dots again. Matthew might suffer soon. Once Liora successfully takes control of Ardet we'll provoke her. We don't need to rush anything right now, but we need to monitor them closely to see what Liora and Celine are planning," I told Grayson. "Celine has been busy lately. She didn't cto Foswood from Nocturnia this time; she cfrom Monora," Grayson reported. "Last time, we noticed that Stella met Keegan in private." I suddenly remembered the twhen I caught Stella giving something to Keegan.

"I've been keeping an eye on that, but I haven't found any significant clues. However… I've found another lead," Grayson said, looking a bit uneasy.

My mind raced, and I looked at him. "Why did you hesitate before saying that? What did you find?" Grayson continued to ponder and seemed conflicted. I assumed that whatever he was struggling to say was related to me.

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 639-When I saw Grayson's hesitant demeanor, I guessed what it was about. "Spill it. Is it related to me?" "I found Stella after the Pierce family had trouble back then," Grayson said, looking atwith shesitation.

My heart skipped a beat, and I looked at Grayson. His expression madecurious and reinforced my belief that this was definitely not a simple clue.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt "You mean the real Stella?" I asked eagerly. "Tell me, quick. I want to hear it. This will be useful." Grayson looked at me, nodded firmly, and said, "Okay.

"After Lucille passed away, Celine forced Stella to go to an orphanage. At that time, Atlas refused to agree no matter what. He didn't want to be separated from Stella. But he was just a child and couldn't stop it from happening. He could only watch helplessly as they took little Stella away. They just said they sent her to an orphanage, but no one knew where she had been sent." My heart suddenly ached.

"Atlas cried and screamed after Stella was taken away. Finally, he developed a high fever and was taken away by the Lively family. Later, David stepped in and took ATL Empire back, officially entrusting it to Celine to manage." "David is a confused fool. All the disasters in the Pierce family started because of him." I muttered to myself.

Grayson looked atin surprise. "You knew about this?" "Grandma Rose told me. I just had a general idea, and I didn't know any details. That's why I wanted to get the whole story. I can't really ask Atlas about it. After all, I'm afraid of reopening his wounds," I explained to Grayson.

"I understand what you mean." Since he had followedfor so long, Grayson understood my state of mind.

"Every one of those memories is heart-wrenching for him. I don't want him to recall them more than once," I said sincerely.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm That was why I had held back from asking him anything. It wasn't because I didn't want to know.

"What happened afterward?" I looked at Grayson. "Did Stella end up in that unknown orphanage hidden in the mountains?" "Yes. That's why Mr. Atlas escaped from the Lively family later on," Grayson, revealed another piece of information. "He becthe target of pursuit because he broke away from the Lively family." S "He escaped from the Lively family?" I questioned. "Was it because he wanted to look for Stella?" Grayson nodded confidently. "Yes." "How old was he?" I murmured. I understood Atlas's feelings because he had once toldthat Lucille had entrusted him with taking care of Stella.

My nose tingled. I couldn't bear to think about how helpless Atlas was back then, and how difficult it must have been for him.

"By then, Stella had already been in the orphanage for two years," Grayson continued. "Mr. Atlas escaped from the Lively family precisely because they wouldn't tell him where Stella was." "Two years," I repeated in a whisper. "They forced those children apart for two years. How cruel." Grayson also expressed his distress. "After this incident, the Lively family and the Pierce family completely severed es. At that time, David was almost useless. He spent his days in self-reflection. He showed no concern whatsoever for Atlas's situation." Images of a young Atlas flashed in my mind. No wonder he had becso aloof and cold.

"Later, a little girl joined the Pierce family. Celine claimed it was Stella." "The impostor?" Grayson nodded, confirming that it was her. The timeline matched up to when she first appeared.

"When Atlas heard that Stella had returned to the Pierce family, he et secretly returned as well. But he realized that she was not the rea Stella He was enraged and vowed to find the real Stella and uncover the cause of Lucille's death." "He was so young," I couldn't help but sigh. It was undoubtedly this incident that had sparked the subsequent pursuit against him.

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 641-"You're awake!" A warm voice reached my ears, and I knew exactly who it was.

I moved my head and struggled to open my eyes, glancing at the handsface before me. His eyes were focused on me, and his hand gently brushed my forehead.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt "Feeling better? Do you still have a headache?" I stared at Atlas in confusion, piecing together the events from before. Glancing around, I realized I was in a hospital room.

This madea bit uneasy, and I looked at Atlas, asking, "Am I sick? Is there something wrong with my head?" He looked ataffectionately and asked, "Do you feel sick?" "Then why am I here? How long have I been sleeping?" Atlas smiled, cleverly responding, "Well, it's lunchtanyway!" "I slept that long? Who broughthere? What about Grayson? Wasn't he within the office? Oh dear, there's so much I need to handle!" After saying that, I struggled to sit up, feeling a dull ache in my head.

"Well, it looks like you still remember." Atlas patted my cheek. "Grayson brought you here, and then I rushed over. Are you hungry? Let the doctor check on you again, and then we can grab lunch." He pressed the call button. Soon, hurried footsteps echoed in the corridor, approaching us.

I intended to ask him many questions, but I held back as soon as the doctor entered.

Instead, the doctor questioned me. Upon seeing that I was fully conscious, he nodded at Atlas.

"Mr. Atlas, there's no major issue. Ms. Chloe's memory needs gradual recovery. Currently, her brain cells are very active, and occurrences like this might happen with external stimuli." External stimuli? I was confused. Grayson's words were not stimulating.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm I looked at the doctor in a daze, and he continued explaining to Atlas, "As these sporadic memory fra el.ne enter, her cerebral cortex will becmore active, and the memory nerves will gradually clear. I believe the possibility of recovering her memory will increase over time." Recovering my memory? Me? "It's just that Ms. Chloe's reaction may make her very uncomfortable. She should have enough rest." With sconcern, Atlas nodded and asked, "Will these repeated episodes negatively impact her health or cause other issues?" I could tell that Atlas was very anxious, holding my hand tightly.

The doctor glanced at me, shaking his head. "No, As you saw during the comprehensive examination just now, Ms. Chloe's physical condition is excellent. It's just that she might experience headaches sometimes, which can be quite painful "Will these episodes continue to happen? For instance, if we talk about past events, would she experience these conditions, faint, or have severe headaches? Should we avoid mentioning those things for now and not stimulate her?" I silently looked at Atlas, and his expression turned serious.

"No. It's quite the opposite. We should actively stimulate her cerebral cortex, encouraging her to think about these memory fragments. This will accelerate the recovery of her memory." I grew astonished. It seemed like I indeed had a problem.

"Of course, it depends on her. She doesn't know the authenticity of these memories, so we can't completely rule out false memories. This requires careful care and guidance from those around her. I betieve she'll soon recall the lost memories with your help I felt sorrowful because I didn't know what I had forgotten.

Atlas thanked the doctor and escorted him out. Meanwhile, I couldn't help but feel increasingly uneasy.

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 640-Sure enough, Grayson continued, "As a result, Celine was ruthless. An old servant of the Pierce family rescued Mr. Atlas and sent him away overnight." Grayson shook his head helplessly.

As I listened to the story, I felt like it was becoming more difficult to breathe. Excruciating pain spread to every cell of my body. My head throbbed, and Grayson was alarmed. "Chloe…" he called.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt I quickly waved him away. "It's okay, it's okay. Keep going, I want to hear this." Grayson looked atconcernedly. "But…" "I really am fine. It's an old illness. No big deal," I reassured Grayson earnestly.

After hesitating for a moment, Grayson continued under my determined gaze. "The latest information I found is that at that time, Atlas did find Stella. They were on the run when Stella had a car accident. She suffered a head injury and… a serious collarbone injury." As he spoke, I was stunned. "… A collarbone injury?" "Yes, a severe collarbone injury. The head injury was even worse," Grayson said, his eyes fixed on me.

My thoughts cto an abrupt halt. I felt like I had fallen into an icy cellar.

My hands unconsciously went to my once injured collarbone, and I stared at Grayson in disbelief. I didn't dare ask the question burning in my mind.

A head injury? A collarbone injury? This was impossible, absolutely impossible. There was no way it was just a coincidence, right? I didn't remember injuring my head. I did have an injury on my collarbone, but it wasn't from a car accident. It was from falling off a motorcycle. I had asked my mom about it.

I hesitated for a long tbefore asking Grayson cautiously, "What kind of car accident was it?" Grayson looked at me. "During their escape, they were trying to evade a pursuing car that rammed into them. Atlas was thrown out of the car, and his head hit the ground first." His words horrified me. I could see the scene vividly in my mind.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm "The situation was dire. But thanksto the timely arrival of the Cross family, they rescued Mr. Atlas and those protecting him. However, Stella disappeared without a trace, and there was no news of her for a long time." Grayson said heavily. I couldn't understand. How could a person just vanish? Grayson concluded his narrative. "Finally, Annalise appeared at the orphanage, claiming to have been caught and sent back there. Shortly after that, we learned that she died there. As for what exactly happened during that time, only Mr. Atlas has the right to speak about it. No clues were found in the investigation.

That's what I've found about the real Stella." My thoughts were in disarray. Annalise wasn't Stella; Atlas had toldthat personally. But where did the real Stella go during this time? Where did she end up after being thrown out of the car? My head throbbed, and I desperately tried to control my thoughts and not dwell on the details. But it seemed impossible. Fragments of memories rushed in swiftly, one after another, like shattered icicles piercing my brain.

My brain felt like a malfunctioning machine, and it scared me. I clutched my head, trying to evade those thoughts, but the scenes unfolding before my eyes terrified me. I screamed, and everything went black as I lost consciousness.

It felt like I was having a very long dream, filled with scenes from pictures I had seen before.

It was a sunny day, in front of a grand house with a lush green lawn. A young boy was running, and there was a ball at his feet, but I couldn't see his face clearly.

A little girl was chasing him. Their laughter echoed in the yard, and a few adults were drinking tea and chatting. They looked content, gazing lazily at the children and smiling warmly.

Then, the boy turned around, holding the ball. He ran to the adults and sat in a chair. He was handsome, smiling with warmth in his eyes. He talked to the girl in braided hair and a dress, placing his hand on the back of another chair, saying something. The girl placed the ball on the chair, her small hands resting on it, laughing happily. Everyone around them was smiling. I couldn't see their faces clearly. I strained to open my eyes to see who they were, but suddenly, I woke up.