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

woman. How could I not be bothered? However, it wouldn’t change reality. I felt like a failure, so I ignored

seemed to witness my most embarrassing moments. I couldn’t decide if he was my nemesis. or my guardian angel. Sipping my juice, I felt a slight ache under

explain something to you,” I said,

a puzzled look as he waited for me to continue.

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

Atlas was a stranger to me. Maybe my

felt dirty after what I saw at home that night. I just

“The woman you saw with

that did not change his gaze. I was surprised. I suddenly felt like a sad movie character. Atlas had no connection to my life, and Tanum Corporation hoped to

incredibly unwise. I was

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

I

was

noticed my subtle movement and stared

I’m fine!” I withdrew my hand and changed the subject.

riverside that night?”

the river. Was it a

so late at

luggage in the car,” he replied