Chapter 133 What Are We?

The words were tantalizing, but who did he spend time with today? The thought made me chuckle bitterly.

What right did I have to interfere with his choice of company? How often had I been oblivious to that?

How could I possibly know?

“Why are you laughing?” His patience was wearing thin.

“Enough, Mr. Atlas. I wouldn’t dare ask you to keep me company.” I pouted. “A mere commoner like

myself wouldn’t dare!”

Truly, I wouldn’t dare. He wasn’t mine to claim, and I had to give myself a reality check. I was recently

divorced and involved in legal disputes.

What right did I have to compete with anyone? Thinking about our relationship left me even more

perplexed. Who was I to him?

Still, seeing him with another woman caused me unexpected pain.

Had I rushed from one chapter of my life into the next? I felt

the sudden silence?”

be appropriate for us to talk about?” I asked

whatever you

flashing a smile. “I have nothing to

no right to ask.

I was thinking. “Your pride is too high! You’re overthinking. That girl

cousin!”

didn’t want to know. That’s your business! I have no right to intrude,” I said, feeling a weight lift

shoulders.

bothered me. Why did she look so curious when we were

someone she hadn’t seen

it take for you to be comfortable asking that?” He

back into

am I to you, anyway?” I asked

he said without hesitation. As I felt a surge of shame wash

woman I’ve

at first, but it faded away. I wasn’t sure if he

changed everything.

He scrutinized me. “Do you still

right?”

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