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?”

question left me unsure

I wasn’t was a lie. I saw my husband doing it with another woman. How could I

nemesis. or my guardian angel. Sipping

to

a puzzled look as he waited for me to

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

Atlas was a stranger to

home that night. I just wanted the river

I chuckled and continued, “The woman you

character. Atlas had no connection to my life, and Tanum Corporation hoped to

incredibly unwise. I

+15 BONUS

under my ribs worsened. I pressed my hand against it,

I

My palm was

feeling unwell?” He noticed my subtle movement and

happens all the time! I’m fine!” I withdrew

that

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

the riverside so

your luggage in the