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.”

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

did this.”

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

“Who

me firmly. “I got bitten by a dog! You can’t expect me to bite back,

who did

I knew it would turn into a bruise

to inspect my wrist. I pulled

“I’m leaving!”

arms and

‘Does it matter? Regardless of who it was, I

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

anyone.

lowered his eyes, still looking at my face. His cold

there’s no need to talk anymore. I’m afraid of troubling you and embarrassing myself. No matter how deep the feelings are, it’s meaningless

for yourself! Isn’t that for the best?”

lowered my gaze.

move away, but he pulled–me back in

him angered him.

tone turned harsh. “You allowed someone else to kiss

stung. I wanted to retort but couldn’t find the