Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 231 A Coincidental Encounter

I splashed water on my face and took deep breaths. Lauren called for a drink and handed me a glass.

I felt calmer after downing it. Then I covered my face with a towel and said, “Go ahead and chat. I’ll rest

for a bit.”

“Why are yo

you napping all day? You just slept in your car, and now you’re sleeping again?” Ivanna teased me, giving me a playful nudge. “What’s going on with you?”

“There’s too much going on lately. I’m working myself to death! Cut me some slack, will you?” I replied from behind the towel.

Tears had already mixed with the water droplets on my face.

Ivanna didn’t press me and chatted with Lauren instead. +regained my composure before removing the towel from my face.

“Weren’t you napping?” Ivanna asked. “You know, you do look like that actress I mentioned earlier. Chloe, I’ll be your manager if you ever want to step into showbiz. Although you’re much prettier than her.”

“Step into showbiz? I’m about to step into another world.”

Lauren handed me a glass of wine, which I sipped.

want to

exhausted. “I

into a prune! I’m starving to death.

and we

was exceptional. I devoured everything in sight, replenishing my energy and filling my emotional

room, we bumped into the two people I least wanted to see.

woman exclaimed, “Ivanna! You’re here

stared at me, dumbfounded. I gave the woman a cursory once–over. Something about

over, and my bathrobe slipped to the ground. I quickly draped

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voice was calm as she said, “What

with Mr. Atlas!” The woman seemed to be explaining herself

a great place for a meal!” Ivanna’s voice had a hint

she

Honestly, I was too afraid to. I hoped it

an illusion

immediately scrutinized me. “Did you

perceptive and had noticed

and asked, “Does