After saying what needed to be said, Atlas held my hand and we left my father's room as he watched us leave.
After we changed our clothes, my mom stood at the door to see us off. She seemed hesitant, which madefeel a pang of sadness.
I knew she must have been reluctant forto leave for Nocturnia. I went to hug her. "I'm leaving the house and Ava to you, Mom. I'll be back as soon as possible." Her head rested against my chest as she nodded. "Be safe and don't worry about us. I'll be here to take care of everything." Her words toucheddeeply and resonated with me.
"Alright. Take care, Mom. I'm leaving now." After saying that, I let go of her. "I'll be back soon." We got into the car and left the villa for the airport.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtOn the way there, I called Ryan's parents to ask them to cto Foswood as soon as possible to help Ryan prepare for the wedding.
The news made his parents ecstatic, and even I was infected by their excitement.
When we arrived at the airport, we went straight to our plane through the VIP channel.
While we waited for takeoff, I called Ryan and Lauren separately to tell them where I was going.
Ryan said very seriously, "Have a safe journey. I'll be waiting for good news from you. And more importantly, I'll look forward to your quick return." "Don't worry, I'll help you plan the wedding when I get back," I said with a light laugh.
"Alright, I won't get married until you cback," Ryan joked.
I immediately teased him back. "You said it." We hung up as we laughed.
We took off at ten o'clock.
Dylan and Tristan were with us, as well as Atlas's entourage of bodyguards.
I told Atlas, "I'll rest in the bedroom. You guys can go about your business. Don't worry about me." He got up and escortedto the bedroom. I knew that with the change in plans, Atlas would definitely have to adjust his overall plan. Since I couldn't help, I didn't want to waste his precious time. Every second counted. Content belongs to en.kikistories"Try to get srest. If you can't sleep, cout and sit with me. Long flights can be tiring. How are you feeling? We can go for a check-up as soon as we arrive." I smiled, realizing that he had remembered we were supposed to go to a check-up today.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"I'm fine. There's been nothing unusual. You don't need to worry." I reassured him.
"That's good. Rest up," he said, then watched as I lay on the bed. "Do you want anything to drink?" Although Atlas saw through my words, he stared atfor a while before kissinglightly. "Alright, rest for a while. I'll cback later." "Okay. I'll go to sleep soon." When he heardsay that, he reluctantly left the bedroom.
That man really didn't want to leave my side.
I sighed and closed my eyes, but couldn't fall asleep at all.
I just lay there, lost in my thoughts.
When Atlas quietly pushed the door open at lunchtime, he thought I was asleep, but he foundstaring at the ceiling with eyes wide open. He quickly cin and sat next to me. "Why aren't you asleep?" I smiled, held his hand, and said, "I can't sleep. I keep wondering what it's going to be like over there." Atlas picked up my hand and kissed it gently. "Don't overthink it, and don't stress yourself about it. Relax. We'll take back what belongs to us there. Maybe you'll remember something when we're there." He really understoodand knew exactly what I meant by 'there'.
"You'll have direction withby your side." Atlas comfortedwith a hint of dominance.
"Your grandpa..." I hesitated, not sure whether to continue.