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?”

left me unsure

I not be

always seemed to witness my most embarrassing moments. I couldn’t decide if he was my nemesis. or my guardian angel. Sipping my juice,

to explain something to you,” I said,

look as he waited for me to

the river, I wasn’t trying to commit suicide.” I didn’t know why

him. After all, Atlas was a stranger

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

I chuckled and continued, “The woman you saw with him earlier is his sister,

sad movie character. Atlas had no connection to my life,

unwise. I was

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

I

My palm was

you feeling unwell?” He noticed my subtle movement and stared

fine!” I withdrew

that night?”

me “jump into the river. Was it a coincidence? I couldn’t believe

by the riverside so late at

in the car,” he