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.

him buried in his work. He didn’t stop

Without looking up, he said, “Give me ten

tirelessly. I couldn’t

later, he finally looked at me and said, “Go ahead.”

was annoyed that men always sounded so indifferent and

together.”

and stood up, saying,

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

can

he stopped at the front desk

I drove to Al Dente while

arrived. I saw

it with widened eyes.

we entered, appearing like he had

me she had already ordered the dishes and

I ordered an extra one and added a soup of the day for

open it. When

wanted you to meet my parents and daughter

pointed at the table. “What about

my birthday!” I

this isn’t right!” She looked at me disapprovingly

parents. My birthday isn’t that important. I treat

is dear to me.