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.

Ryan looked at me. “Why don’t

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

in my tracks, I looked around. “Where are you?”

his upset voice came from inside, “Get

angry. He was being

car. Catching on, he asked,

I was supposed to meet him but forgot.”

awkwardness, I made up a white

if you need anything,” he said, trying to be considerate.

cab home, okay?” I said,. “And don’t

go. I better walk

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

was suddenly pulled into Atlas‘ chest.

my call? His voice was

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you stop being a jerk about

must I pick

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