She flipped through the next photo and an unusually gentle smile appeared on her face.

I proceeded to tell her why I had separated from Matthew. When I reached the crucial part, she trembled angrily, her eyes red. I sensed her anger brewing and quickly comforted her. "It's all better now. I have Atlas who loves me. I don't have to suffer anymore. Whenever things seem bad, it's a sign that good luck is on the way."

Surprisingly, she hugged me, reminiscent of how she had protected me during our