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.”

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

your own

despite my company’s struggles. Stella’s comment sounded somewhat sarcastic, but I couldn’t blame

and Lasked her, “Mr. Atlas must be busy with work as an assistant.

don’t have to wait for him

hid her surprise. “Oh,

had misspoken. “D–Did I…say

without him! Besides, I’m sure you’re hungry. He might

we wait.” Stella

our meal, Atlas strode into the restaurant. He drew everyone’s attention upon

excited and continued gazing at him

with a faint smirk, saying,

Atlas, “You’re too slow. We would’ve finished and

crazy in the city,” he replied as he took the menu from the waiter to order a few dishes.” Excuse me, I’ll go wash my hands.”

me from a distance. I knew it must be Melanie and thought she didn’t hold back her contempt for

know Atlas

“No, I didn’t. We

wonder,” she murmured.