Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 50 He is Shrewd

There was an Italian restaurant across the street. Two people were stepping out, the woman leaning on the man’s arm. They probably just finished lunch, but it seemed like it took a while.

They stood in front of the restaurant. After some exchange of words, the woman kissed the man on the cheek. He ruffled her hair affectionately, giving her a tender smile.

After hailing a cab for her, he turned and hurried across the square. They were none other than Matthew

and Melanie.

My cheeks became flushed. I forced an awkward smile, and I could sense the twitching at the comers of

my mouth. I looked at Atlas and said, “I’m sorry you had to see that.”

He stared at me before speaking. “Don’t be.”

I struggled to manage the awkwardness I felt. I thought Matthew and Johnson had gone out to dine with

clients, but I was wrong. Only Johnson was doing that.

The atmosphere turned heavy. Fortunately, the server arrived with our drinks. Atlas pushed my drink

toward me as he stared.

After a while, he asked softly, “Does it bother you?”

Atlas’s question left me

husband doing it with another woman. How could I not be bothered? However, it wouldn’t change reality. I

witness my most embarrassing moments. I couldn’t decide if he was my nemesis. or my guardian

to explain something to you,” I said, facing him

look as

when you saw me by the river, I wasn’t trying to commit

Atlas was a stranger to

home that night. I just wanted the river to wash away my shame and

continued, “The woman you saw with him earlier

gaze. I was surprised. I suddenly felt like a sad movie character. Atlas had no connection

unwise.

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I pressed my hand against it, realizing I hadn’t felt like this in

I

palm was

movement and stared at my hand pressed against

withdrew my hand and changed the

riverside that night?”

into the river. Was it a coincidence?

riverside so late

luggage in the car,”