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?”

chuckled. Atlas’s question left me unsure

a lie. I saw my husband doing it with another woman. How could I not be bothered? However, it wouldn’t change reality. I felt like a failure, so I

couldn’t decide if he was my nemesis. or my guardian angel. Sipping my juice, I felt

explain something to you,” I said, facing him

a puzzled look as he

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

was a stranger to me. Maybe my pride was

night. I just

looked at me seriously. I chuckled and continued, “The woman

that did not change his gaze. I was surprised. I suddenly felt like a sad movie character. Atlas had

were incredibly unwise. I was so foolish.

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under my ribs worsened. I pressed my hand against it, realizing I hadn’t felt like

I

was slightly

movement and stared at my hand pressed against my

I’m fine!” I withdrew my hand and changed the subject. “Why were you

that night?”

couldn’t ask how he saw me “jump into the river. Was

so late

in the car,”