Beyond the Divorce novel Chapter 288

Chapter 288 Missing Home

I observed my mom’s expression and knew there was something she wasn’t telling me.

“Mom, do you ever feel like you can’t remember your past?” I frowned and pondered. “Do you remember anything from your childhood? People often talk about theirs, but I don’t know mine.”

“How can that be? We lived in Dalston Park with your dad’s colleagues and some kids. Nothing unusual,”

she reassured me. However, I knew she didn’t want to delve into it.

Suddenly, Atlas called. I answered and whispered, “Why are you calling so late?”

“Can you come out? I’m at Starlight International.” He sounded seductive, which made my heart race. I

glanced at my mom and spoke louder, “I’ll come over now. Wait for me.”

As expected, my mom looked at me. I spoke to Atlas for a few more minutes before ending the call and feigned seriousness. I told my mom, “I’m going out for a while. I’ll stay with them if it gets late.”

I blushed at my own words.

“It’s already late, yet you want to go out?” My mom was concerned.

“I’ll be with my colleagues. We already gathered just now, but they want to go out again to discuss work.

I’ll stay out for the night if it gets too late. You should sleep,” I casually made up an excuse.

“Will you have to travel far?”

“No, it’s just a fifteen–minute drive. Don’t worry. I have my keys and can let myself in.” I picked up my bag

and headed outside. Once in my car, I couldn’t wait to get to Atlas.

When I arrived at the room on the top floor and was about to knock, the door opened. Before I knew it, Atlas pulled me inside. I yelped in surprise and stumbled into his arms. He lifted and spun me around