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.”

Atlas pushed me toward one of the mirrors

did this.”

for a moment, and then it hit me. It was Matthew. I gritted my teeth and silently cursed. Then, I looked at it again with

pried, “Who was

he held onto me firmly. “I got bitten by a dog!

did it!”

the handprint on my wrist. I knew

inspect my wrist. I

“I’m leaving!”

his arms and repeated, “Tell me

and replied, ‘Does it matter? Regardless of who it was, I had to endure it

them. I don’t need anyone’s kindness and have no reason

anyone.

my face. His cold expression softened slightly.

no need to talk anymore. I’m afraid of troubling

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

lowered my gaze.

move away, but he pulled–me back in frustration. My attempt

him angered him.

“You allowed someone else

to retort but couldn’t find the words.