Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom novel Chapter 432

After the laughter subsided, I felt a vague sense of unease. I exchanged glances with Atlas, and I knew he understood my thoughts. However, with elders and a child present, neither of us could speak openly.

From what I gathered from Atlas’s calls, Dylan was dealing with the aftermath of Ava's kidnapping. Although I hadn't asked, I could tell from his conversations that despite their efforts, Dylan and his team hadn't found the man.

Even if he had been lucky, jumping from such a high bridge would not have left him unharmed. However, the fact that there was still no sign of him indicated he was skilled.

Despite extensive searches by the authorities and Atlas's team, he had not been found. He must have escaped.

As long as he was on the loose, the threat remained. He was a potential danger. Who was to say he wouldn't threaten us again someday?

It seemed he was targeting me, or at least, I was his goal. But I was sure that I had never met him.

Ava and Atlas's account of what happened provided me with valuable insights. The man who took Ava knew about

Atlas and me. He even knew about Ava's affection for Atlas.

This sent shivers down my spine.

This was our private matter. How could someone know so much about it? Since Atlas's accident, we haven't been in close contact. So why take the child?

I watched Atlas interact with Ava, clearing up any feelings of doubt she had. His kindness and patience moved me deeply.

He playfully pinched Ava's nose and asked, “Are you still scared?"

"No, Uncle Atlas will protect me! Uncle Atlas will save me and beat up the bad guys!” Ava’s voice was filled with admiration for Atlas.

It warmed Atlas's heart. He easily picked her up and put her on his shoulder. He held her hands and pretended to fly as he walked toward the beach.

I had grown entirely dependent on the sense of security

Atlas brought us.

At night, my parents and Ava were all asleep, leaving Atlas and me wide awake.

We had been on Celestis Island for a week, and today was the first time I saw Ava truly relax. She got her energy back, and I could hear her laughing. It was the most amazing comfort I had felt in a long time.

As soon as I put Ava down, I went outside and saw Atlas drinking on the terrace. He spotted me and gestured for me to join him. It was one of the rare moments we were alone. I hesitated momentarily, feeling nervous, before offering my hand to him. He instantly pulled me to his side. With another swift motion, I was sitting on his lap.

When he groaned, I got a shock throughout my body. I tried to get up on instinct, but he held me tight in his arms.