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.

phone rang again and Ryan looked at

rang

looked around.

beside us, and his upset voice

lowered my phone and grew somewhat angry. He was being a dick. Couldn’t he see I was with someone?

and glanced at the car. Catching on, he

nodded apologetically. “Yeah, I was supposed to meet

made up

go. Just look after yourself and call me if you need

okay?” I said,. “And

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

he left before I got

was raised, and I was suddenly pulled into

call? His

+15 BONUS

stop being a jerk about it? You called at a bad

I pick

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