Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 155 A White Lie

This was the most joyous dinner ever since I moved here. My parents hadn’t laughed so heartily in a long

time.

My dad even drank a can of beer. I was worried, but he insisted it was okay.

After dinner, Ryan stayed with us for quite a while before he got up to bid farewell. I offered to give him a ride home, as the apartment unit he rented wasn’t too far from my place.

As we walked to my car, Ryan asked, “Would you like to take a walk? I’m too full, and you can tell me what

Josh did.”

I said yes, and we walked out of Amethyst Apartments. I brought him up to speed. Since I brought Ryan into the company, I considered him my partner, so I didn’t want to hide things from him.

My phone started ringing in my pocket, and I took it out to see who the caller was. It was Atlas.

I rejected the call, continued our walk, and talked about the company. That was what we had in common.

rang again and Ryan looked at me. “Why don’t you answer

smiled and did so. Atlas’s voice rang out, “So

my tracks, I looked

us, and his upset voice came from inside, “Get in the car.”

my phone and grew somewhat angry. He was being a dick. Couldn’t

saw my expression and glanced at the car. Catching on, he asked, “You have to go,

I was supposed to

made up a white lie.

go. Just look after yourself and call me if

a cab home, okay?” I said,. “And don’t worry about

“Just go. I better walk home. I ate

over my shoulder at Ryan as he left before I got into Atlas‘ car. I noticed the privacy

I was

didn’t you answer my call? His voice

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up. “Can you stop being

must I pick up his calls?

sterner. “Why was it a bad time?”