Chapter 347
Beyond the Divorce
Bumping Into Dylan Lauren had booked a luxurious suite with its own hot tub. However, my dad was oldâfashioned and preferred to soak outdoors, so we reluctantly let him go.
Ava was thrilled to visit this kind of place for the first time. She kept admiring her swimsuit and dancing in the mirror. My mother joined the fun, and they both had a great time.
Lauren and I continued to discuss the state of ATL Empire. She expressed her helplessness and said, This time, I really donât know what to do. Nobody can get in touch with Atlas.â
âDonât blame yourself. Iâm well aware of this. Pleca Park is offâlimits now that heâs injured and there for treatment. Plus, Celine has arranged for her own people to guard him. Itâs as if heâs under house arrest.â
I was getting more anxious after learning heâd be treated in Monora. Something didnât seem right. He would be taken to Monora unaware and canât defend himself if Celine tried to hurt him.
âIve received word that they plan to send him to Monora for treatment,â I continued. âIf he were conscious, it would be a good thing, but in his current conditionâ¦â
I couldnât finish my sentence, and Lauren understood my concern.
âDonât overthink it,â she comforted me, then changed the subject. âAre you hungry?â
Bathing in the spa was tiring, and it didnât take long for us to feel hungry.
I stood up and said, âIâll check on my dad and order food. Letâs eat while we enjoy the spa.â
Lauren agreed. âYou go check on your dad, and Iâll order the food.â
I wrapped myself in a towel and headed out. The corridor was quiet, which showed that the soundproofing here was quite effective.
As I walked through the corridor, a door suddenly swung open, and a man emerged from that room. I instinctively stepped aside and glanced into the room.
I was surprised to see Dylan inside, eating and conversing with someone. The man who had left the room quickly shut the door, blocking my view.
I didnât recognize the man who had left the room. He seemed to notice my curiosity and looked at me.
Feeling a bit selfâconscious, I averted my gaze and continued walking.
However, I couldnât shake my suspicion. Could it really be Dylan?
Since the accident, there had been no news of him, and it was as if he had disappeared. How could he he being transferred to Monora? Did Dylan get injured in the first place?
I walked outside, forgetting my initial purpose for leaving the spa area. My dad mustâve been looking for me, and when he saw me come out, he called out to me.
I was startled and finally remembered that I was looking for him. âDad, letâs go inside and have something to eat. Weâve already ordered food.â
When I passed that room again, I wanted to knock on the door and see if it was really Dylan inside.
However, my rationality prevailed. I had already caused too much trouble, and I couldnât afford to act recklessly, especially at such a critical moment. If it was Dylan, he must have a reason for being here.
I asked my dad to return to the suite while I lingered in the corridor, hoping for another chance to see that door open. At the very least, I wanted an opportunity to askâabout Atlasâs condition and why he had to go to Monora. I needed to confirm if the news was accurate.
I The opportunity was too good to pass up, and I didnât want to miss it. To my disappointment, the door remained closed..
It wasnât until Lauren found me pacing in the corridor that she approached me and asked quietly, âChlo, what are you doing here?â
I quickly pulled her aside and pointed to the door, whispering, âI saw Dylan in there.â
âWho?â Lauren asked in confusion.
âAtlasâs assistant. I havenât heard anything about him since Atlasâs accident. But just now, I saw him here!â
âAre you sure?â
I hesitated.
Lauren folded her arms and appeared to be deep in thought. Then, she pulled me toward the door.
Startled, I reached out to stop her but missed. She had already reached the room, and I nervously followed.
Lauren lightly knocked on the door while smiling.