Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 243 Alone in a Crowded Room

This New Year was unlike any other before. I stayed home, enjoying the joyful atmosphere family gathering filled with laughter and chatter. Little Ava became the center of attention.

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Even Ivanna joined us after just a few days away. Our family showcased their culinary skills, preparing their signature dishes and creating a festive atmosphere with bright lights in the yard.

During the day, I pretended to be carefree like everyone else, but at night, my thoughts couldn’t help but drift to that person. Had he left town? He hadn’t called, and I didn’t reach out. I wanted to test my self-

control.

Fortunately, I had Ivanna and Lauren to keep me company.

Ivanna quietly whispered, “Harmony seems to be fading. She’s been saying she spent Christmas overseas,

but it’s all a lie. She’s my artist. I know she worked on a shoot the whole time. Is Atlas getting tired of her?”

Lauren quickly nudged her and shot her a meaningful look.

I calmly responded, “It’s none of my concern. I’ve already decided to step back.”

hear that? We both need to pay

strong Wonder Woman’s heart

while I silently

pretty painful.

of home during these festive

my mind

imagined, which caused me pain. However, my strong–willed side reminded me that he didn’t celebrate the New Year, providing some

few days and bustled about. I felt guilty and often reached

help him.

huddle together to talk in hushed tones. Even

were discussing I didn’t mind as long as it

to play the

afe, drank, and merrily drove around town. The city was filled with laughter and

lifetime of laughter.

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and Lauren would sometimes gossip, with Ivanna boldly declaring, “I told you it was over! Let’s see how she flaunts herself after the holiday.”

didn’t engage in their conversation. It wasn’t my place.

in–person response to Harmony’s call was less passionate than the rumors