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.”

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

sister. That day, he stood idly by and watched Melanie assault me. Then he abandoned me

couldn’t explain my emotions at that moment. I wondered if

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

it’s your turn to state your intentions. I’ll follow your lead since I owe you a favor. If you want

back. After all, I knew I was the one who caused her relationship with Matthew

spoke frankly, using the word ‘ask‘

she

under my name. Of course, the larger the amount, the better.” I said.

bright, but I would look petty if I tried to

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you have?” she asked

and she asked again, “How much are you looking to

would leave Matthew astonished. Lauren pondered for a while before finally saying she needed a few days to work on