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.

you want to

our conversation until I was utterly exhausted. “I swear, if we keep soaking any

a prune! I’m starving to death.

giggled, and we

devoured everything in sight, replenishing

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

woman exclaimed, “Ivanna! You’re

the woman a

over, and my bathrobe slipped to the ground. I

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calm as she said,

just having a casual meal with Mr. Atlas!” The

this is a great place for a meal!” Ivanna’s voice had a hint of sarcasm. “Enjoy your time. I’m here with my best friends!”

the woman any further. Instead, she took my arm and led us

the entire encounter. Honestly, I was too afraid to. I hoped

an illusion

me. “Did you see

was perceptive and had noticed

asked, “Does it