Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 136 The Quirky Cousin

I was surprised Stella invited Atlas to join us.

“He might be late since he went to Operose. He’s on his way back now, so we don’t have to wait for him to start eating,” she casually explained, “I impulsively decided to invite him. Atlas called me and asked what I wanted to eat, but I told him about our meal. You don’t mind, do you?”

I replied, “Of course not!”

Although I said that, I felt uneasy. I felt I wasn’t telling Stella the truth when I said I didn’t mind. Still, I couldn’t tell this sincere and harmless girl that.

“That’s good,” she said, handing me the menu, “I ordered a few dishes since it’s our first meal together. I

don’t know what you like, so please choose.”

Her warmth made her more approachable. It differed from our first encounter when she seemed more. indifferent and arrogant. I remembered how she glanced at the other diners the other day. Her expression was a significant contrast from her current one. She seemed like two different people.

I chose dishes from the menu and returned it to the waiter. Then, I turned to Stella and said, “I’m sorry for

not contacting you much lately. I’ve been busy.”

you’re busy,”

your own

despite my company’s struggles. Stella’s comment sounded somewhat sarcastic, but I

Atlas must be busy with work as an assistant. Are

to wait for him to eat?”

quickly hid her surprise. “Oh, we don’t need to wait.”

felt I had misspoken. “D–Did

him! Besides, I’m sure you’re hungry. He might take a while to reach us,

wait? Let’s eat while we wait.” Stella looked mischievous, but

through our meal, Atlas strode into the restaurant. He drew

nervous while Stella appeared excited and continued gazing at him affectionately.

remained composed as he glanced at me with a faint

She playfully scolded Atlas, “You’re too

menu from the waiter to order a few dishes.” Excuse me, I’ll

me from a distance.

you know

glanced at her and answered truthfully, “No, I

wonder,” she