I was amazed and felt like I was in an action movie. I turned to the composed Atlas and asked, “Is this the…way out?”

Atlas smiled mysteriously, saying, “Yes, it is. I’ve been cautious about this since I witnessed them taking you away right before my eyes. It’s like an obsession for me. I vowed to protect you and never let something like that happen again.”

He held my hand tightly and continued, “All the places I live in have secret passages leading outside. Still, I don’t use them unless necessary. Only Dylan and Nigel know about these, too. It’s a precautionary measure.”

I realized the truth and asked, “So, you used this secret passage when I visited you after the car accident?”

It was no wonder the security at Pleca Park was so tight. I could still see him at Quail Creeks even then. At that time, Celine’s people controlled Pleca Park. I even thought I was hallucinating.

“That means even those in the compound won’t know we left?” I looked at Atlas, feeling incredulous.

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