Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom novel Chapter 710

He continued, “They must have noticed the moment we caught Jarvis, so we were actually one step behind."

I finally understood what he had planned. He had been doubly prepared, fearing that if they missed their target, their next step would be compromised. It wasn't about excluding the Huffman family.

"We need to stick to our principles when dealing with the Huffman family. It's not about exclusion." He tightened his arm around me and gently stroked my back. "I know I let you down."

"Don't blame yourself. Maybe my father's ordeal just isn’t over yet," I comforted Atlas. "I know you're more anxious about this than I am."

"I've already arranged for a meeting with the patriarch of the Huffman family. Rest assured, I won't give up any leads. But we need to plan things carefully before we find him. We can't waste any opportunities."

"Do you think he's in danger?" I asked with concern.

"No. Based on the current situation, they must have other plans. He should still be there. The reason I retreated completely was because we weren’t totally prepared. I didn't want to pressure them either. We can only find a way through when they let their guard down.

Then, he muttered to himself, "Looks like your father is still useful to them."

When Atlas said that, I sensed that he must have some clues. But I stopped myself from asking too much about it as I saw that he was unhappy. I was afraid I would just add to the pressure he was feeling.

I knew that Atlas had dedicated a lot of effort to finding Rory over the years. He had never stopped looking for him.

"Promise me you won’t hide anything from me. You need to make sure you’re safe. A member of my family is suffering already. I won’t let you suffer as well.” I looked up at him earnestly.

He smiled and kissed my forehead. "Don't worry. I won't take any unnecessary risks because I have you now. I won’t do anything that’ll separate us ever again.”

I felt deeply moved but also a little melancholic.

The next day was Saturday, and I got up early to drive to Johnson's house to pick up Myra and the kids.

Since Grandma Rose was still at the house, I thought I'd spend the day with her. I hadn’t had a chance to see her properly since she came to Pleca Park.