Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 242 A Special New Year’s Day

Suddenly, I noticed a car parked outside the main door, and my heart skipped a beat. The soft night light.

I

in the room would show my silhouette, so I pulled the curtains and turned off the light.

I leaned against the window, straining to hear any sounds from outside. My eyes grew teary, and I cursed

myself for this display of emotion. Wasn’t it better for us to stay in our own worlds?

Only the faint sound of the car moving away could be heard, and a few tears escaped. I quickly pulled the curtains open and looked outside, but all I could see were the fading red tail lights disappearing from

view. My heart tightened.

to

He left even though it was late. He did not come in eagerly like he used to.

I

drew the curtains again and sat blankly on the bed. Eventually, I got under the

sleep.

already close to noon the next day when

next day, feeling refreshed. After getting ready, I went

since there was much to take care of before the holiday,

everything to Ryan.

went downstairs

to the market, and I teased, “You’re going to the

celebration tomorrow?”

mother replied, “Your dad and I want to see what they’re selling. We’ll get a head start so we won’t be scrambling later. We can’t

that they were genuinely happy. I knew they were excited

had been returned and appeared in good condition. This unexpected gesture touched my heart. They even replaced the seat cushion. The car had a pleasant scent,

Carol discussed the holiday duty schedule and financial reports with me. They showed that the early return of funds was enough to cover costs. I was pleasantly surprised,

when it was time to leave. Just as

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decided to repay a