Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 238 Bitten by a Dog

I clicked my tongue in frustration and clenched my bag strap, fingernails digging into my palm. The pain gave me an odd sense of comfort.

Suddenly, Atlas’s phone rang. He looked at me and answered, “Yeah?”

A woman’s voice said, “Atlas, where are you?”

“I’m busy,” he replied coldly.

“Do you want to come out? Maybe you can come to my place?” The woman’s voice turned tender.

“Another time. I’m busy right now,” Atlas responded and hung up.

1 felt awkward and said, “Mr. Atlas, you seem busy. I’ll take

my leave.”

Without waiting for his response, I headed toward the exit. However, he quickly held me. I yelped In surprise as he turned me to face him. He was about to kiss me when he saw something on my neck.

He asked angrily, “What happened here?! Who did this?!”

I was puzzled. I looked at Atlas with panic, saying, “I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

my wrist tightly and led me to an exquisite bathroom with mirrors on the entire wall. Atlas pushed me toward one of the mirrors and

did this.”

collar. I froze for a moment, and then it hit me. It was Matthew. I gritted my teeth

pried, “Who was it?!”

away from his grip. However, he held onto me firmly. “I got bitten by a dog! You can’t expect me to bite

did

wrist. I knew it would turn into a bruise tomorrow,

it and attempted to inspect my wrist. I pulled it away, not

“I’m leaving!”

between his arms and repeated,

matter? Regardless of who

have my flaws and accepted them. I don’t need anyone’s kindness and have no reason to depend

anyone.

looking at my face. His cold expression softened

to you. But when I see your coldness, I feel there’s no need to talk anymore. I’m afraid of troubling you and embarrassing myself.

of finding peace for yourself! Isn’t that for the best?” My

lowered my gaze.

pulled my collar. I tried to move away, but

him angered him.

his tone turned harsh. “You allowed someone else to kiss you

stung. I wanted to retort but couldn’t find