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 working when

waited. Without looking up, he

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

later, he finally looked at

and

together.”

and stood up, saying, “Wait

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

we can go now.”

the

Dente while Ivanna fetched my parents and

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

at it with widened eyes.

didn’t seem surprised when we entered, appearing like he had anticipated this. However, my

and asked if I was satisfied. Thinking about the

the company party, I ordered an extra one

room door, and I rushed to open it. When Laura

“I just wanted you to meet

table. “What about that?”

today’s my birthday!” I smiled at

this isn’t right!” She

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

to me. That’s