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 how to

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

was my nemesis. or my guardian angel. Sipping my juice, I felt a slight ache under

something to you,” I said, facing him

a puzzled look as

I wasn’t trying to commit suicide.” I

Atlas was a stranger to

night. I just wanted the river

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

sad movie character. Atlas had no connection to

incredibly unwise.

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under my ribs worsened. I pressed my hand against

I

palm was slightly

He noticed my subtle movement and stared

it happens all the time! I’m fine!” I withdrew my hand

riverside that night?”

ask how he saw me “jump into the river. Was it a coincidence?

the riverside so late at

in the car,” he replied casually,