Beyond the Divorce

Gut Feeling

As I was about to exit the private road, I saw a bright red dot in the distance. It struck me–could that be

Stella’s red sports car?

My heart skipped a beat at the thought. Stella? Was she here at Fremont Bay?

I hesitated and followed my instincts. I spotted a small path leading into the woods and maneuvered my

car into the junction. Thankfully, my midnight blue Panamera was discreet and wouldn’t be easy to spot.

Before long, a red sports car whooshed by, confirming my suspicions. Was it Stella? I couldn’t be sure, but

it seemed plausible since they were relatives. Just as I hesitated, a black sedan swiftly entered.

I parked and waited for some time, but no other cars entered or left. Only then did I leave my concealed

spot and return to the private road, exiting Fremont Bay premises.

Back in the city, I called Nick to set up a meeting, using a project–related excuse as cover. He didn’t

refuse and instructed me to come to his office. Upon arriving, I got straight to the point.

“Mr. Nick, I’m here not for any business collaboration but to find out what’s happening with Atlas. How is

he doing?”

“I anticipated this,” he said with a smile, his composure catching me off guard.

“Well, then, Mr. Nick, please give me a satisfactory answer,” I said, though I felt embarrassed as I spoke.

After all, my relationship with Atlas had never been public, but Nick understood.

“He…” Nick began, hesitating as if unsure how to continue.

“Mr. Nick… Please tell me: What’s going on?”

I was genuinely anxious. It baffled me how they all seemed so indifferent to Atlas’s well–being.

“Right now, he’s still not awake,” Nick said, his eyes filled with pain. “He sustained a head injury and hasn’t

regained consciousness. But he’s not in danger anymore. That’s why we’ve kept the information under

wraps, just in case. I must ask you to keep this secret, Ms. Chloe.” Content © NôvelDrama.Org 2024.

The term “vegetative state” flashed through my mind suddenly,

“Where is he? When do the doctors think he’ll wake up?” I felt helpless, unable to comprehend why he

hadn’t woken up.

“He’s at Fremont Bay.

Nick’s words confirmed what I had sensed earlier at the estate.

“M–May I see him?” My tone softened. Ta like to see m

“I don’t think that’s possible. His condition is still unstable,” Nick explained. “Medical experts are guarding against any interference. That’s why he was brought back to Fremont Bay. Ms. Chloe, I must

ask for your understanding. If he stabilizes or wakes up, I promise you’ll be the first to know.”

“Is Stella there?” I looked at Nick, knowing I had pushed a bit too far.

“Mrs. Celine….arranged for her to be there,” Nick answered.

I instantly understood. Celine put Stella in Fremont Bay so that she could keep a close eye on Atlas.

“So, you can’t reveal your presence,” Nick added.