Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 169 A Heartwarming Family Dinner

“Are you busy?” I asked.

“What is it? Go ahead,” Atlas sounded somewhat unhappy, making my heart race slightly.

“Where are you?” I asked, feeling a bit uneasy.

“Quillbrooke,” he hushedly spoke, sounding like he was in a meeting.

I felt even more awkward. “I was just…wondering what you’re up to right now. I’m fine, so you can call me

ack when you’re not busy.

I quickly hung up but couldn’t hide my disappointment. I wanted to tell Atlas I missed him but knew the

situation prevented it. Since he was a business tycoon, being with him daily was impossible.

Perhaps choosing him meant not living an everyday life. I chuckled, wondering why I was so sentimental

since it was only my birthday. Soon, I composed myself because I had many important things to handle. I

couldn’t afford to dwell on my emotions and had to face reality.

That afternoon, I called Lauren and Ivanna to invite them for dinner. Ivanna knew it was my birthday and

always remembered it each year.

I went to Ryan’s office and saw him

looking up, he said, “Give me

sat before his desk and watched him work tirelessly. I couldn’t help but wonder when I became

later, he finally looked at me

always sounded so indifferent and direct. I calmly said, “Let’s

together.”

stood up, saying, “Wait

until he received a call. After the

we can

downstairs together, he stopped at the front desk for something before coming

I drove to Al Dente while

room when I arrived. I saw a massive

widened eyes.

when we entered, appearing like

told me she had already ordered the dishes and asked if I was satisfied. Thinking

I ordered an extra one and

open it. When Laura entered, she looked surprised and asked me, somewhat awkwardly, W–What’s going on here?

wanted you to meet

the table. “What about that?”

today’s my birthday!” I

right!” She looked

parents. My birthday isn’t that important.

gathering–everyone here is dear to me. That’s