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.

went to Ryan’s office and saw him

looking up, he said, “Give

him work tirelessly. I couldn’t help but wonder when

he finally looked at

sounded so indifferent and direct.

together.”

smiled and stood up, saying, “Wait

discussing work–related matters with me until he received a

we can go

he stopped at the front desk for something before coming outside

me. Soon after, I drove to Al Dente while Ivanna fetched my

private room when I arrived. I saw a massive two–tier cake on the table and

it with widened eyes. It

we entered, appearing like he had anticipated

dishes and asked if I

party, I ordered an extra one and added a soup

knocked on the private room door, and I rushed to open it. When Laura entered, she looked

to

pointed at the table. “What

my birthday!” I smiled at

right!” She looked

what’s wrong? I just wanted you to meet my parents. My birthday isn’t that important. I

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