Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 217 Felgning ignorance

I got drunk that night, so Ryan had to send me home. When we exited his car, he carried me on his back. I piggled and refused to go inside.

He walked around the neighborhood with me on his back while recounting everything that happened during my freshman year. I remembered how nice he had been to me. Eventually, I fell asleep on his back.

I didn’t remember how I returned to my room, but I felt at ease. I was no longer afraid since my parents. were there to care for Ava. I felt like I could do whatever I pleased.

Suddenly, a series of phone calls woke me. My head still pounded, and I knew it was a holiday. I silenced my phone and buried my face in the pillow, forcing myself not to overthink. However, I couldn’t sleep or shake the pain in my heart anymore.

Suddenly, my phone rang again.

I picked up my phone and saw Atlas’s name. After some hesitation, I finally answered. After all, I had longed for him to call me.

“Yeah?” My voice was hoarse from just waking up.

“Why didn’t you answer earlier?” It seemed Atlas had noticed the indifference in my voice. “Why are you

crying?”

“I just woke up.”

“If you’re unhappy, just say it. If you have questions, ask,” Atlas’s tone remained cold.

felt a bitter lump in my throat. There was a long

afraid of misspeaking again. After all,

a mocking scoff and taunted, “You should reflect on yourself. Aren’t

divorcee, so I’ve failed in life. You can find

rudely interrupted me

time before realizing I had gone too far. I felt uneasy again, wondering why

we couldn’t be together, we didn’t

other

it was a matter of mutual benefit, it was unnecessary

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to be a forced decision. I only wanted to be the

say that

had to contend with his complicated family. I knew my insignificance.

I rushed to the bathroom to freshen up and went downstairs. Still, I felt ashamed.

you call Ryan and invite him for a meal tomorrow to celebrate the New Year? He’s alone in Foswood and can’t visit our hometown for the holiday. He can come here

a meal instead.”

since Ryan joined the company. Still, he and I agreed he

deny having my own motives about it. Nonetheless, Ryan had been good to me, and I couldn’t find

him.