I knew Atlas seemed cold on the outside, but deep down, he was warm-hearted. He cherished family above all else.
Perhaps family love was something scarce in his life. In the Pierce family, it was practically non-existent, which explained his distant attitude toward his grandfather.
All they showed toward their kin was indifference and cruelty.
As I looked at the elderly woman before me, I softly called out, "Sandy."
She instantly broke down, embracing me once again. "Ms. Stella, you've grown