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.”

wrist tightly and led me to an exquisite bathroom with mirrors on the entire wall. Atlas pushed me toward one of the mirrors and said, ‘See for yourself! Don’t

did this.”

it hit me. It was Matthew. I gritted my teeth and silently cursed. Then, I looked at it

pried, “Who was

onto me

did it!” he demanded,

I knew it would turn into a bruise tomorrow,

my wrist. I pulled it away, not allowing him

“I’m leaving!”

between his arms and

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

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

anyone.

looking at my face. His

talk 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. No matter how

of finding peace for yourself! Isn’t that

lowered my gaze.

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

him angered him.

expression changed, and his tone turned harsh. “You allowed someone

wanted to retort but