Beyond the Divorce novel Chapter 188

Chapter 188 Sense of Belonging

Atlas made a dinner reservation as we entered the car. My heart kept pounding throughout the ride, and I

couldn’t bring myself to look at him. He pulled me closer, saying, “Call your parents and tell them you

won’t be home tonight.”

I had no strength to argue or think about anything else. I just wanted to find peace in Atlas’s arms as it

melted away all my worries and anxieties. Soon, we returned to the resort. I felt a sense of belonging, like

this was our home.

His previous question still entranced me. “Do you want to stay here or go home?”

I wondered if this place could be our home.

After dinner, he didn’t hesitate to hold and shower me with kisses. I felt like crying then because I had

waited for him for so long. I missed him so much, and all my longing turned into happiness.

However, I dared not look at him, afraid of keeping this moment in my memory. Instead, I closed my eyes

as my mind went blank.

“Why won’t you look at me?” Atlas asked.

I reluctantly opened my eyes and met his tender gaze. His handsome face held a deep affection that

melted me. He held me tightly and whispered, “Chloe, I’ve missed you so much.”

His words brought me a sense of comfort. I didn’t know if this was his way of declaring his feelings for

1. me. I wondered how long he would keep missing me and dared not consider how much he loved me.

I nestled in his embrace and couldn’t help but ask, “Is everything going smoothly with your work?”

“Mmm.” He held me, letting out a soft hum. I wasn’t sure if that hum meant everything

smoothly.

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