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.”

be so formal. I know you’re busy,” Stella had a pleasant voice, “I admire you

own

that someone still admired me despite my company’s struggles. Stella’s comment sounded somewhat sarcastic, but I couldn’t blame her for not knowing its

her, “Mr. Atlas must

have to wait for him to

became wide–eyed and then quickly hid her

misspoken. “D–Did

you’re hungry. He

Stella looked

Atlas strode into the restaurant.

and continued gazing at him

at me with a faint

playfully scolded Atlas, “You’re too slow. We would’ve finished and left if you came

menu from the waiter to order a few dishes.”

restroom, I sensed an icy gaze on me from a distance. I knew it must be Melanie and thought she didn’t

Chloe, did you know

truthfully, “No, I didn’t. We only met after starting work

wonder,” she murmured.