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 buried in his work. He didn’t stop working

I waited. Without looking up, he said, “Give me ten minutes.”

and watched him work tirelessly. I

he finally looked at me and

sounded so indifferent and direct.

together.”

and stood up, saying,

work–related matters with me until he received a call.

we can

the front desk for

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

arrived. I saw a massive two–tier

with widened

didn’t seem surprised when we entered, appearing like he

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

extra one and added

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

“I just wanted you to meet my parents

the table. “What

today’s my birthday!” I

She looked at me

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

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