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Beyond The Divorce Chapter 731-Her tone conveyed a hint of sorrow.

"Mom, why would you go back to Bibury when I'm here?" I asserted without any doubt. "It's just me. Wherever I am, you should be, too."

I spoke a bit urgently.

"And look at Dad, he's adapting so well to the weather and environment here.

See how happy he is every day. He's busy but enjoying it. I feel like he's quite familiar with this place.

"On the other hand, he wasn't accustomed to the climate back in Bibury. I remember he used to get sick every winter. But since you guys came here, has he been ill at all?"

It was just something I mentioned casually, but I noticed my mom's expression was quite unnatural. I couldn't help but have a guess. Could it be…

At that moment, Ava ran out, and she joyfully ran over. "Uncle Atlas, Mommy, you're back!"

She rushed for hugs and kisses, asking Atlas to lift and spin her around.

Atlas did just that, and suddenly, the entire second floor felt like it was buzzing with excitement. I was speechless.

This moved me. Atlas was the kind of person who doted on me and every member of my family.

His affection for Ava was no less than Matthew's from the past. Since my divorce from Matthew, Ava had lost that fatherly love and hadn't seen Matthew for a long time.

Atlas hadn't forgotten. He had always been by Ava's side, giving her the best care and genuine love.

Even with Jenny, he treated her equally. What Ava had, Jenny also had.

After playing for quite a while, my mom quickly hugged Ava and said, "You had something to discuss with Atlas, right? Go ahead and talk, then get some sleep early. I saw you almost falling asleep just now." I nodded. I did have something to tell Atlas.

My mom held Ava and coaxed her, "Let's go. We're going to bed too. Your mommy has some things to take care of."

Ava pouted. "Why do you always have so many things to do? Am I not important? You always have things to do. You don't care about me."

Atlas and I exchanged a glance, and he softly imitated her tone. "Exactly. Isn't Ava the most important thing for us?"

"Adults always find excuses." She was very dissatisfied.

Atlas had no choice but to pick her up again. "Okay, no more excuses! Today, nothing is as important as Ava. Let's go back to the room."

I smiled helplessly and reached out to pull Jenny. "Well then, I'll sleep with my little treasures."

Ava finally showed a hint of a smile on her little face.

Just as we returned to the room, Atlas's phone rang.

He glanced at it, made a hush gesture, and quietly walked out to answer the call.

Meanwhile, the three of us, my mom, Ava, and Jenny, lay on a big bed, chatting for quite a while. Ava soon fell asleep, and Jenny went back to her bed, not causing any trouble.

I also felt drowsiness creeping in. I had a bit of wine in the afternoon and on the way back, my head spun intensely. Thinking about those intense conflicts was making me feel a bit overwhelmed.

By the time Ava and Jenny were silent and my eyelids were getting heavier, I had unknowingly drifted off to sleep.

Amid my grogginess, my phone in my pocket suddenly rang loudlyet startling me. I quickly sat up, covered my pocket, and stepped out of Ava's room.

It was a call from Adrian.

Beyond The Divorce Chapter 732-Upon hearing Adrian's voice, I instantly felt more alert.

"Ms. Chloe, sorry to disturb you." Adrian was always so polite.

"No, not at all. I was planning to call you a bit later, but I completely forgot. Tell me." I quickly rubbed my temples to shake off the drowsiness.

I almost forgot such an important matter.

Adrian quickly got to the point. "I'm meeting Matthew again. There are some issues I want to discuss with him. However, the situation doesn't look optimistic, especially at this time. The opposing parties are uniting and planning to appeal, which is unfavorable for Matthew's case."

"Earlier this afternoon, Johnson called me. I've also seen the noise they're making on the internet. It's clear that they're doing everything they can to eliminate Matthew," I whispered.

"We must present strong evidence to prove that Matthew's materials fully comply with the standards for a chance to win the lawsuit," Adrian stated bluntly.

"But considering the current situation, it's very challenging."

I understood that Matthew's situation this time was different from the last time they falsely accused me.

Melanie exposed him this time, which made it harder to handle.

Moreover, Liora has already bought off the people in charge of the building projects he started. The evidence from that time, such as the materials used, had likely been tampered with.

In addition, Melanie's identity is unique. She was his current wife, an indisputable fact. It was hard to overturn the testimony of a current wife, and that was a tough reality.

With his subordinates turning their backs on him, Matthew truly had no chance.

Even if Matthew successfully found a witness at this point, I was confident that it would be unknown if that witness could be trusted.

Given the current situation, Matthew had already lost the upper hand. Who would risk going against the current and testify for him? That would be generous enough if they didn't kick him while he was down. "The key is that obtaining evidence is too difficult, and time is running out," Adrian said directly, not hiding any difficulties.

I pondered briefly before speaking, "What's the worst-case scenario?"

Adrian, silent for a good half-minute, finally said, "Not only will he be fined, he will be imprisoned. If this case is established, it will be the most significant construction quality fraud case in Foswood.

"It will serve as a stern warning, and the punishment will likely be severe. I'm afraid…"

My mood sank for a moment; I didn't expect the situation to be so serious.

Matthew was truly unlucky.

Adrian added, "Especially considering his previous dispute with a negative record. Even though it was settled then, it has been brought to light and become an effective example."

"Adrian, please inform Matthew about these matters during your meeting tomorrow. Don't hide anything. Ask him if there's any breakthrough. We'll try our best to fight for it!" My words were subtle, but Adrian could understand.

"I understand," Adrian replied affirmatively.

I remained silent for a while before speaking again.

"My bottom line is to secure his freedom. Tomorrow, I'll go to Bourdamun for a meeting. It might take a while to return. Let's meet after I'm back. Try not to schedule anything else for tomorrow night," I instructed Adrian.

"Alright!" Adrian agreed and hung up the phone.

I paced back and forth in the same spot, feeling quite conflicted. I wasn't sure if what I was doing for Matthew was right.

I would let go if I only considered Matthew's past actions towards me. There were many ways to suppress Liora and numerous strategies to reclaim Ardora.

Why bother getting entangled in this muddy water and exhausting myself?

I had no idea that Atlas was right by my side. He extended his hand, and I leaned over, nestling in his arms. I was exhausted.

I pressed my face against his chest, murmuring, "This is all for Grace's last wish. It's my way of comforting the dead."

Beyond The Divorce Chapter 733-Atlas remained silent, only tightening his arm around me to draw me closer.

I muttered to myself, "Does this promise hold any value? Even though I may not directly act against him, how can I distance myself from everything he's done?

"Although I'm well aware that Liora is scheming here, if he hadn't teamed up with her and stood proudly against me, how would we end up in this situation today?"

I tilted my face upward, gazing at Atlas's handsome features, and helplessly said, "On the other hand, I have to admit, Liora has quite a fighting spirit. I bow down to her tactics regarding scheming and hurting others. She's truly remarkable."

Atlas embraced me tighter, speaking softly, "Don't exhaust yourself by thinking too much. Let things flow naturally."

Worriedly, I said, "If we don't confront Liora, it's like leaving a menace behind.

It's like raising a tiger. She'll come back to bite me. Do you think her intentions are solely aimed at Matthew this time?"

"It's not at all. By joining forces with Melvern, she's not just targeting Matthew but also Atticus and me."

Atlas lowered his gaze to look at me.

So, I earnestly recounted what Atticus had told me today, providing all the details to Atlas.

Indeed, Atlas seemed somewhat surprised. He frowned, pondering, "Atticus has such a secret?"

I looked at Atlas and said, "Atticus trusts me."

Atlas nodded gently, then directly asked, "Do you want to help Atticus?"

I stepped out of Atlas's embrace, looking up at him. "Perhaps it's not about whether I want to help or not. Liora won't let me off even if I don't extend a helping hand. I've long been a thom in her side. How could she let me live carefree?"

I chuckled at myself. "Since she's teamed up with Melvern this time, it indicates the magnitude of her ambition. She's probably aiming for the top spot in the construction industry here in the city. "Which means I've become her biggest threat!" I stated it without denying it.

Atlas suddenly smiled, looking at me seriously with a hint of mockery. "That's not possible. The position of leader can only belong to my sweetheart."

I looked at him, pouting. "Can you be a bit serious? I'm talking about serious matters here. I don't have such grand ambitions. I just want to establish my brand and fulfill my dreams. Honestly, I don't care about being the first or the second."

"With me around, what is she thinking?" Atlas scoffed.

"She will not come after me directly, but I am helpless against her character. I don't have time to deal with her. She's scheming at every turn, and a slight attention lapse can lead me into her trap," I said, distressed.

"It's better to be safe than sorry. She's constantly plotting against me. Moreover, with Melvern returning to the city this time, it's not for any good." I rapidly explained the complex relationships involved, and my expression amused Atlas.

Then he disdainfully said, "She won't amount to much. You can rest assured.

Don't forget, you have me!"

I looked up at Atlas. "Deep down, I always feel a crisis approaching us.

Escaping this predicament completely seems unlikely."

Atlas kissed my forehead and patted my shoulder. "Don't overthink it. Relax! At least for now, they dare not openly make a move against us. That means we still have a chance to strike first!" "Strike first?" I looked at Atlas, a bit puzzled.

Beyond The Divorce Chapter 734-He had a confident smile, holding me tighter. "Alright, our task now is to sleep.

You're heading to Bourdamun tomorrow, right? The matters in Bourdamun are crucial. Other things can wait." Without further ado, he lifted me and carried me into the bedroom, placing me on the bed. His hands rested on either side of me as he said, "Get some rest. I have a few things to handle. Sleep, and I'll be back in a moment."

I could only nod. I was genuinely exhausted.

He leaned down and greedily kissed my lips before straightening up, turning off the bedroom lights, and quietly exiting.

Watching him disappear from my sight, I felt a slight sense of loss. I wanted to spend the night with him.

I snuggled under the covers. I had to go to Bourdamun tomorrow, and a whole day of meetings awaited. The groundbreaking ceremony couldn't be neglected, especially considering its importance. There couldn't be any room for error.

I didn't know what was happening lately. I felt unusually tired.

Perhaps it was due to the drinks tonight, but I quickly drifted into dreamland.

However, an unexpected event the next day made me reconsider the importance of Matthew's situation.

The Bourdamun meeting went exceptionally smoothly. Thanks to Noah's efforts in dealing with Nelson and his cohorts, Bourdamun's situation flourished, and everyone was in high spirits. The morale was united.

Noah's work was progressing smoothly, and he was determined to turn this new city into a benchmark city, given higher-ups' increased focus and support.

The plan was to build the city according to the original layout, but with an expansion to create a thoroughly contemporary city.

This piece of good news exhilarated me. I hadn't expected Atticus's words to be true. It was a key development, indicating that the project I was working on would result in an entirely new metropolis, not just a new district in Bourdamun.

After the meeting, Noah suggested that we celebrate with dinner, but many matters were awaiting my attention back in Foswood.

With Ryan away and Carol accompanying me, I was anxious about the company's affairs. Besides, I had made plans with Adrian to discuss Matthew's case in the evening, and I couldn't afford to miss that.

So, I explained the situation to Noah and politely declined. However, we agreed to celebrate over dinner after the groundbreaking ceremony.

In the car, Carol screamed excitedly, "Oh my God, Chlo, this feels like a dream!

Pinch me. I need to check if it's real. Tanum is really taking off!"

She exclaimed, "Think about it. A few years from now, a completely modern city will stand tall here, entirely designed, built, and planned by us My God! I can't believe itÈven Pinnacle Group has not constructed an entire city.

"They were merely dealing with large-scale development projects, but we're about to create a city! Won't we be industry pioneers?"

Caught in her infectious enthusiasm, I felt my heart pounding intensely. I hadn't expected such a streak of good luck. This was all thanks to Atlas.

I couldn't wait to call him and share this great news.

But before could dial his number, received a call from the kindergarten teacher, saying that Ava had gotten into a fight with another child and sustained some minor injuries.

I was immediately alarmed. Ava, in a fight?

I could hardly believe my ears.

Moreover, my daughter was always well-behaved. It was her first time getting into a fight, and besides, wasn't Jenny with her?

They had both been well-behaved girls for such a long time. How did they end up in a fight?

I pressed the teacher for details, but she hesitated and refused to discuss it on the phone. I instructed carol to hurry, and Pushed straight to the kindergarten. When I anxiously arrived at the kindergarten with Carol, we hurried into the teacher's office.

To my surprise, several parents were inside, all wearing expressions of disdain and contempt, shielding their children.

Glancing around, I spotted my daughter.

Her clothes were torn, her hair was messy, and several scratch marks were on her little fade. Next to her Was Jenny, who didn't fare much better. At that moment, she was holding Ava protectively.

As soon as Ava saw me rush in, she burst into tears and ran into my arms. Jenny also approached, her face grimacing in a pained expression as she cried.

Beyond The Divorce Chapter 735-I felt a pang of heartache. It was my first time seeing my child in such a state.

The others involved were boys.

Suddenly, my expression turned cold as I looked at the teacher. "What exactly happened? How did it get to this?"

The two teachers from Ava's class were in the office, both looking panicked.

They knew what had happened to Ava, so they called me. I was certain they didn't dare call Atlas.

Before the teacher could speak, Ava recounted the incident while crying, "Mommy, Joseph from my class insulted me… He said I'm the daughter of a

criminal. He called me a bastard, said my dad is bad, and said you are shameless for being a mistress…"

Her words surprised me.

How could such young kids speak such vulgar words? These weren't things children should say! It was complete and malicious slander!

I looked at the teacher. "Where did they learn these words? Why didn't you intervene?"

As soon as I spoke, a plump woman stepped forward, trembling. She pointed at me and scolded, "What a sharp-tongued wild child. She has no manners at all, daring to play the victim. You better discipline her properly. Like mother, like daughter."

With teary eyes, Ava boldly shouted at the woman, "You're the one without manners! Joseph started insulting me first. He's the bad kid!"

The woman, seeing Ava confront her, suddenly revealed her true colors. "You little brat. Joseph is right to insult you. You're just a child of that scumbag you call a father. I can see it. Your mom seduces men while dragging her kid along.

You're "

This statement completely infuriated me. I lifted my hand swiftly and slapped her across the face.

The sound interrupted whatever she was about to say and silenced the crying children.

Everyone was stunned. No one expected me to act so quickly and decisively.

The woman stared at me, taking a moment to realize she had been slapped.

Next, she howled, "How dare you hit me?!"

I sneered. You deserve that. If you dare to the Pew nonsense in front n again, believe meet fil slap you again."

At this point, she was red with anger and couldn't believe what had just happened.

In an instant, she screamed, "Jeffrey, can't you You see I've been hit? Are you blind? Why are you just standing there? Hit her back!"

The woman's roar startled a dazed man watching the scene. Then, he lunged at me.

Carol, noticing the situation, roared, "Don't you dare move!"

The man panted heavily, frozen in place, staring at Carol.

The woman roared again, "Jeffrey, what are you afraid of? We're not done with them!"

Ava burst into tears again, clinging to my leg, unwilling to let go.

Seeing this, Carol quickly positioned herself in front of us, glaring at the man, She shouted, "I'dare you to try anything!"

The man, Jeffrey, was emboldened by his wife's encouragement. Pen became even more audacious.

Ignoring the teachers and Carol's interference, he reached out to grab Carol.

Carol skillfully blocked his hand. He snarled, "think you women haven grown tired of living you dare to provoke me, thinking you can leave this room today? You'll pay for hitting my son!"

Then he ferociously pushed away the teachers and Carol, charging toward me.

Beyond The Divorce Chapter 736-Amidst the chaos, the woman took advantage of Ava hugging my thigh to attack me since I couldn't move. She grabbed my hair and cursed, "How dare you hit me? This is what you get for messing with me." The room was a mess. The two teachers scrambled to intervene again to stop the couple from beating me up.

Jenny bravely went forward to bite the woman's leg, which made her scream in pain and throw Jenny to the ground.

I was worried that Jenny might get hurt if she tried again, so I quickly shouted, "Stay put, Jenny!"

Little Ava was scared and could not stop crying. Carol tried to stop the man, but he pushed her away while I tried to shield Ava.

After getting rid of all the obstacles in his way, the man lunged at me. His wife gripped my hair, while he aimed for my head.

The others in the room gasped, but it was too late to stop him. I watched his fist come at me, feeling like prey that could not move in the face of its predator.

He got closer, and I closed my eyes, resigned to my fate. But I felt no pain.

Instead, I heard a muffled thud and felt something heavy collapse next to me. It startled me, but at the same time, the pain on my scalp was gone. The sound of a wail rang through the air…

When I opened my eyes, I saw two new figures in the room, who had appeared suddenly as though by magic. The room's atmosphere instantly chilled.

Atlas and Dylan had arrived just in time, and I breathed a sigh of relief.

I saw the chubby man lying on the ground gasping for air while Dylan stepped on him. Meanwhile, the woman was wailing, holding onto her hand which had gripped my hair earlier. It was now twisted and deformed.

Atlas scooped up a crying Ava into his arms and pulled me into his embrace at the same time.

When Ava noticed Atlas, she hugged his neck tightly, crying loudly, "Help us, Daddy! They insulted Mommy and tried to hurt her!"

When the people around us heard Ava call Atlas Daddy, they were dumbfounded and panic-stricken. I felt my nose tingle.

The two men tried to hide behind their wives. After all, who would dare offend this influential man?

Meanwhile, the principal and a few more teachers rushed in. When the principal saw Atlas's dark expression, he panicked andovel stuttered, "M-Mr. Atlas Sorry…."

I'm "You're sorry?"

Atlas's cold voice cut through the room. It was not loud, but it was incredibly commanding. "I didn't come here to hear your apologies. My wife and daughter were being beaten up, and you've just arrived to apologize to me? Do you really think that's enough?"

His words sent shivers down everyone's spine.

Wife and daughter? That phrase hinted at something no one dared wonder about.

"Daddy… they all hit me," Ava choked out, pointing at the boys who were being protected by their parents.

Their parents's faces turned pale as they stared at Atlas's handsome but icy face.

"Tell me who scratched your face." Atlas frowned as he examined Ava. "Stop crying, Daddy's here now. You have nothing to be scared of."

Atlas and Ava played the roles of a father and daughter perfectly.

I sniffed, finally exhaling a breath 1 didn't realize I was holding.I forged didn't realize I was holding.I forged my tears,back, glancded around, and pulled Jenny into my arms to check on her.

Everyone turned to Carol and noticed that her forehead was injured.

Carol struggled to get up as she rubbed her forehead that had collided with the table corner. exclaimed, seeing blood on her forehead, "Carol, are you hurt?"

I hurried over to check her injuries.

Carol was furious as, she looked at her blood stained hands. She headed over to the man on the ground and delivered a fierce kick to Qu his stomach. "How dare you hurt my boss?"

The man howled in pain, and finally, the little boy named Joseph Fischer cried out in fear.

As Carol pointed at Joseph, she asked, "Tell me, who taught you those words you used to insult Ava?"

Beyond The Divorce Chapter 737-Carol was undeniably sharp, and her question was purposeful, especially since the kid probably wouldn't lie.

But despite her pain, the woman stepped forward before Joseph could answer.

"Anyone could have taught him that. It was all over the news. He probably saw it there!"

"News? Hah…" Carol sneered, pulling Joseph over. "Stop crying. Tell me about the news you saw."

Joseph was still wailing. The woman glared at Carol. "Don't you dare manipulate my son. I said he saw it on the news!"

Dylan snorted. "If you dare speak again, I won't mind rendering your other hand useless too."

The woman trembled and took a step back.

Carol squatted before Joseph, questioning, "Tell me, who told you these things?

Who made you insult the other kids?"

Joseph looked at his mom, then at the stern Dylan before finally opening up.

"My mom taught me that! She said Ava's dad is a criminal, and her mom is a homewrecker. She's a bad kid, and everyone should punish bad kids…"

Carol stood up to slap the woman again. "You say you didn't teach him that, huh? How disgraceful! I can't believe you've led your son astray like this!"

The principal looked at Atlas remorsefully and tried to calm everyone down. "We should have handled this, Mr. Atlas. Please forgive us."

I knew precisely why the principal was being so deferential to Atlas. He was the one who had donated the money to build the kindergarten building and the kids' play equipment. And now, as he put it, his 'wife and daughter' were being beaten up in the kindergarten, which was unacceptable.

I too would not tolerate troublemakers like this.

"Does your kindergarten accept just any child? Shouldn't you investigate and assess their parents too?" Atlas demanded aggressively.

The principal broke into a cold sweat and his face turned pale.

Atlas looked at the man on the ground and signaled to Dylan, who lifted his foot.

As if granted amnesty, the man crawled up and looked at Atlas in fear.

Atlas towered above the man and scrutinized him arrogantly. In a chilling tone, he demanded, "Speak. Who gave you the audacity to do that?"

The man panted heavily. He looked at his wife nervously from time to time while wiping his sweat away.

Atlas asked, "Do you want to confess on your own, or do you want me to investigate?"

"I…" The man clamped his mouth shut nervously. It was obvious that his legs were trembling.

He knew he was nothing compared to Atlas, the man who ruled Foswod. No matter what he said, he was already in deep trouble.

The woman, on the other hand, remained audacious. When she saw her husband in distress, she said defiantly, "What are you doing? Who do you think you are?"

Then, she pointed at me, hurling insults again She's divorced, but she's still acting inappropriately, and she's trying to seduce other men when she has a daughter. Everyone in Foswood knows about this, so why can't I talk about it? Why don't you question the people who talk about it on the internet and the news every day?"

The man was dumbfounded by his wife's actions. He glanced at Atlas, noticing his expression had turned darker, and rebuked, "Shut up. Stop talking nonsense."

But the foolish woman continued, "You're such a coward, Jeffrey Fischer! I'm not afraid of him. Chloe is…"

The woman fell to the ground with a thud, a streak of blood trailing from the corner of her mouth.

Dylan said sinisterly, "You're not

afraid, huh? Did you think I wouldn't hit a woman? I wanted to show you some respect in front of the children, but you are not being a good example for them. You've tainted theirpure hearts and minds."

The boys looked frightened, but Dylan continued. "Who told you to insult Ava?

Then, Dylan pointed to the woman and said to the group of boys, "Pin punished like this. Do you know what they did?"

And who told you to hit them?"

The boys tried to retreat, but Dylan pointed at one of them, saying, "You, come and tell everyone what happened."

Beyond The Divorce Chapter 738-The kid instantly broke down. He pointed at Joseph and said, "It was Joseph!

He told us to tell everyone that Ava's dad is a criminal and her mom is a homewrecker. He even said that whoever managed to hit Ava would get a hundred bucks, some chocolates and… his aunt would take us to an amusement park."

As soon as the kid finished speaking, everyone's gaze shifted to the arrogant woman on the ground.

Dylan approached her intimidatingly, asking, "Was I wrong to hit you? Huh?"

The woman clutched her arm and crawled backward. "T-those are all things they saw online! Don't listen to their nonsense."

The principal said, "Please refrain from making baseless claims, madam. You should set a good example for the children. The way your family is behaving will affect the image of our kindergarten. I'll arrange for your son's dismissal from the school as soon as possible."

Then, the principal looked at the other parents. "As for the rest of you, those whose children were involved in defaming, assaulting, and insulting Ava must withdraw from the kindergarten. They will also not be allowed to enroll in the schools associated with this institution. You need to publicly apologize to Ava and her parents as well."

"Why? The kids didn't understand anything. It was just a fight. Why should they leave the kindergarten?" The parents were finally grasping the gravity of the situation.

The principal replied sternly, "Why? Because of what you all said just now.

Children are not innocent when their words come from their parents. They turned out this way because of you!"

The parents looked flustered but were reluctant to say anything. After all, everyone in Foswood knew that only children from well-off families attended this kindergarten. It was a top-notch school with excellent educational resources. If their children couldn't attend kindergarten here, they wouldn't have a chance to enter the elementary, middle, and high schools associated with it.

"I've been a kindergarten principal my entire life, and I can assure you that children this age absolutely cannot come up with the things you said they could.

If you have any objections, you can submit an appeal. But it won't go well for you once the investigation results are out. I believe none of you want to tarnish your reputation further."

The parents exchanged glances and turned their disgruntled gazes toward the obnoxious woman. "Courtney Andrews! This is all because of you!

You made us do these unethical things. And what's this ROW?

w? You can get your son in the school here through your cousin's connections, but what about us? You're sabotaging our kids's future!" They berated the woman, getting angrier as they spoke.

"You're only bringing this up now, but weren't you eager to join in just a moment ago? Don't make me bear all the blame. You're all just as responsible for what happened." Courtney retorted.

One parent suddenly seemed to realize something. They turned to me, putting on a flattering smile. "Ms. Chloe, since we're adults, we should forgive the children's mistakes. This is all a misunderstanding anyway. Wo.

you be lenient and help us put good word? We can't let this affect the children's future, right? They're still so young. We'll do anything as long as you don't make our kids leave the kindergarten. We'll definitely apologize to you and your daughter!"

I looked at them coldly. "Who was the one insulting me when I entered the room? My daughter's just been m assaulted. Can a simple apology compensate for the harm done to her?" "Kids fight, don't they? Besides, our kids got beaten up too." The parents continued to argue.

I looked at them coldly. "Who was the one insulting me when I entered the room? My daughter's just been m assaulted. Can a simple apology compensate for the harm done to her?" "Kids fight, don't they? Besides, our kids got beaten up too." The parents continued to argue.

But that statement only fueled my indignation. Before I could respond, Carol roared, "They beat your kids up? Seriously Your children are al u5? Seriously? Your children are all boys. Are you saying our two little girls beat them up?"

Carol's stern words earned my admiration. It seemed like she was about to tear apart the person who had said that.

"None of you deserve forgiveness.

You let your children become accomplices for some chocolates really so desperate, or are you training juvenile delinquents?"

remarked scornfully.

The parents, taken aback, were about to respond, but a chilling glance from Atlas silenced them.

Atlas stared at the woman, saying coldly, "Courtney, right? Liora's cousin and Mario's daughter? The Andrews' Diner. Terrence Fischer, Fischer's Frozen Food…"

"What… what are you trying to say?" Jeffrey's eyes widened. He had a bad feeling about this.

Beyond The Divorce Chapter 739-Atlas stared at Jeffrey, saying coldly, "It doesn't matter, I've changed my mind.

There's no need for apologies. I won't accept them. Dylan, copy the surveillance footage."

After saying that, he held Ava in his arms and held my hand while Carol quickly picked Jenny up. We walked out amid their astonished gazes.

The people in the room could no longer hold it together. They were dumbfounded, fearful, and uneasy. Would Atlas really not accept their apologies? On the surface, those words seemed like nothing, but everyone in the room knew it carried chilling implications.

If he didn't want their apologies, what was he going to do?

Some of them thought about asking Atlas directly, but they did not have the guts to do so. What exactly was he planning?

Atlas protected us until we got into the car.

Inside the car, Ava clung to Atlas's neck. It pained me to see her face marked with scratches and tear stains.

Atlas instructed the driver to go to the hospital. There, we got the children examined. He also had Carol's wound attended to. Fortunately, it wasn't too serious and didn't require stitches. Finally, I breathed a sigh of relief.

The doctor prescribed an ointment, advising us to apply it on time to prevent scarring. Atlas's complexion only improved after the doctor's reassurances.

Back at Pleca Park, my mom couldn't hold back her tears when she saw Ava and Jenny's bruised faces. She asked me, "What happened? They were fine when they went out in the morning. How did they come back like this?"

When she saw my mother so distressed, Ava immediately recounted the incident as she cried.

The little one was fierce despite her petite appearance. She hadn't backed down during the fight.

My mom was furious, "What kind of nonsense is this? Children would never act so maliciously on their own. The adults must have influenced them to do this.

How could those people be so heartless?" Then, she quietly muttered to me, "That wretched Matthew never brings us any good fortune. His wife and daughter are still suffering because of him!"

I quickly comforted her, "You don't have to keep thinking about it, Mom. Don't bring unnecessary stress on yourself."

Ava immediately ran over, telling my mother, "Daddy arrived on time and fought them off. They were scared out of their minds. Daddy is amazing."

Atlas and I looked at Ava in surprise, then at each other. Of course we knew who Ava was talking about.

I instantly blushed. She must have really wanted a father since she was calling Atlas that so much.

My mom quietly said to me, "It's Tnet okay. You'll marry Atlas sooner or later. It's not wrong for her to call him Daddy now. That'll stop her from being bullied out there. Atlas is a good man who can protect his family."

Then she sighed. "Oh dear… if only we had never met the Murphys."

My mom had become quite assertive now. Of course, she knew just what Atlas was capable of.

At bedtime, I checked on the children again. They had a few bruises, but not too many, thankfully. Just looking at the scratches on their faces made my heart ache.

Atlas appeared to be worried about the girls too. When he saw the distress on my face, he came to their room and rubbed my head gently to console me.

Ava snuggled into his arms, refusing to sleep.

Atlas tried to coax her. "Don't hold onto Mommy's leg when something like that happens next time. its not good for her.

Confused, Ava looked at Atlas and asked, "Why?"

He patiently explained to Ava, "When you hold onto Mommy's leg, she can't fight back. it means she can't move freely and she can't protect herself. You might get hurt if ske moves, which might give someone else a chance to attack."

Ava seemed to understand and stared at Atlas admiringly.

She stayed silent for a while and blinked her big eyes as if she had figured something out. suddenly, she pouted and started crying again, saying 'it's all my fault. Mommy got hit because of me. I won't hold onto Mommy like that next time It's all my fault."

Then, she hugged me and buried her head in my arms, looking genuinely remorseful.