Beyond the Divorce Chapter 41-A Life–Changing Vow I cried uncontrollably again because I wasn’t as strong as I thought. I don’t know where I got the courage to remain composed enough to take a photo before running out of the house.
Atlas hesitated momentarily before patting my back. His gesture was gentlemanly.
Although he was a stranger, his comfort relieved me. The walls I had put up crumbled as I clung to him. Unexpectedly, I encountered him a few times today, and he saw how pitiful I was.
I didn’t know how much time passed, but I eventually stopped crying. Perhaps my tears had run dry.
Atlas patted me again and looked at me profoundly. Soon after, I saw the sky brightening and realized dawn was approaching.
“Thank you, Mr. Pierce. I want to go to my friend’s place at Amethyst Apartments,” I said.
He embraced me and nodded.
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