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.

my throat. There was a long silence between us when Atlas

misspeaking again. After all, I’m

taunted, “You should reflect

in life. You can find someone young and

interrupted

before realizing I had gone too far. I felt

we couldn’t be together, we

other

wasn’t conventional. Since it was a matter of mutual

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I only wanted to be the one

that because I knew my place.

give me what I wanted because I had to contend with his complicated family. I knew my

pondered until my mom called me for dinner. I rushed to the bathroom to freshen up and went downstairs. Still, I felt ashamed. Despite what he said, I brought my

the New Year? He’s alone in Foswood and can’t visit

a meal instead.”

the company. Still, he and I agreed he would have his shares once the company became

about Ryan coming to my house. I won’t deny having my own motives about it. Nonetheless, Ryan had been good to

him.