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.

leaving work, I went to Ryan’s office and saw him buried in his

looking up, he said, “Give me ten

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

later, he finally looked at me and said, “Go

so indifferent and direct. I calmly said, “Let’s go for

together.”

and stood up, saying, “Wait a moment.”

continued discussing work–related matters with me until he received a call. After the call, he said,

can go now.”

at the front desk for

Dente while Ivanna fetched my parents and

arrived. I saw a massive two–tier cake on the table and my

at it with widened eyes. It

surprised when we entered, appearing like he

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

company party, I ordered an extra one and

private room door, and I rushed to open it. When Laura entered, she looked surprised and asked me, somewhat awkwardly, W–What’s

you to meet my parents and daughter

pointed at the table. “What

today’s my birthday!” I smiled at

She looked at

you to meet my parents. My birthday isn’t that important. I treat it

me. That’s why