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.

saw him buried in his work. He didn’t

up, he said,

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

looked at me

men always sounded so indifferent and direct.

together.”

stood up,

received a

can go

we headed downstairs together, he stopped at the front desk for

drove to Al Dente while Ivanna

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

with widened eyes. It was adorable.

we entered, appearing like he had anticipated this. However, my parents

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

I ordered an extra one and added a soup of the

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

you to meet

table. “What

I smiled

this isn’t right!” She

just wanted you to meet my parents.

is dear to me.