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

and did so. Atlas’s voice rang

in my tracks, I looked

us, and his upset voice came

and grew somewhat angry. He was being a dick. Couldn’t he see I

the car. Catching on, he asked, “You have

supposed to meet him

avoid awkwardness, I made up a white lie.

go. Just look after yourself and call me if you need anything,” he said, trying to be considerate.

okay?” I said,. “And don’t worry

“Just go. I better walk home.

shoulder at Ryan as he left before I

I was suddenly pulled into

His

+15 BONUS

“Can you stop being

pick up

me a reason!” he said, sounding sterner. “Why