Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 99 Meeting a Love Rival

I was anxious before asking Lauren to meet. However, I was surprised when she readily agreed to meet

me. She was already waiting for me when I arrived at our agreed meeting place.

The impression she left on me shattered my previous perception of her. She was astute but also

forthright and bold. Lauren initiated the conversation, “I didn’t expect you to want to meet me. Regardless of your intentions, I feel I should apologize.”

I smiled and responded, “Saying it’s okay would seem insincere, and blaming you would be overly dramatic. Your straightforward approach shocked me.”

She showed slight helplessness and guilt in her expression. “Thank you for saying that.”

Then, she glanced at me awkwardly and said, “I won’t make excuses for myself. I had a soft spot for Matthew, and I won’t deny he’s dashing. So, ultimately, I couldn’t resist that temptation. Still, I never expected him to be such an asshole. He could never take responsibility for his mistakes.”

was my first time hearing another woman’s evaluation of Matthew, or one

doormat to protect his sister. That day, he stood idly by and watched Melanie assault me.

that moment. I wondered if it was sympathy

day, I thought it was you. They can’t blame me for my lack of shame, but I feel I’ve lost all sense of that.

feelings, Lauren smiled awkwardly and continued, “All right, it’s your turn to state your intentions. I’ll follow your lead since I owe you a favor. If you want to criticize or beat me, it’s up to you. I’ll accept anything that comes my

all, I knew I was the one who caused her relationship

what I want to ask you…” I spoke frankly, using the word ‘ask‘ to

ahead, she

everything under my name. Of course, the larger the amount, the

I would look petty if I tried to brush things

+15 BONUS

do you have?” she

under my name for her, and

provided a figure that would leave Matthew astonished. Lauren pondered for a while