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

Atlas’s voice rang

I looked

over beside us, and his upset voice

and grew somewhat angry. He was being a dick.

at the car. Catching on,

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

I made up a white

yourself and call me if you

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

nodded. “Just go. I better walk home. I ate too much.”

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

was

my call? His

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from his arms and sat up. “Can you stop

must I pick up his

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