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.

at me. “Why don’t you

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

tracks, I looked around. “Where

us, and his upset voice came from inside, “Get in

was being a dick. Couldn’t

saw my expression and glanced at the car. Catching on, he

nodded apologetically. “Yeah, I was supposed to meet him but

I made up

if

a cab home, okay?” I said,. “And

better walk home. I

shoulder at Ryan as he left before I got into Atlas‘ car.

and I was suddenly pulled into Atlas‘

my call? His voice was cold and

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struggled free from his arms and sat up. “Can you stop being a

pick up

he said, sounding sterner. “Why was it a bad