Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 246 Mad Dog

Ryan and I turned to see where the sound came from and saw a few people hurrying back into the yard. We exchanged a smile, and he said, “Uh–oh, they caught us!”

I chuckled and playfully took his arm. “Let’s go home.”

Once inside the house, everyone acted as if nothing had happened. However, we knew they were curious.

Laughter and chatter filled the room once again.

Vacations always seemed to pass quickly because they were full of joy and laughter. Before we knew it, the vacation ended, and it was time to return to work. This time, we were swamped.

Ryan’s parents had returned to their small town with plans to reunite for the next celebration.

Ryan and I had developed a better understanding of each other. We had different roles this time: he was in charge of the projects, I handled the suppliers, and Grayson assisted Ryan with his projects and market

analysis.

I hadn’t received any news from Atlas in a while. I avoided thinking about him and ignored anything

concerning him. But deep down, I knew he was still in the background. I still carried the pen he had gifted

1. me.

my hand as long as I was in the office.

I saw Matthew after the vacation was at the hospital. I went for an ultrasound to check my gallstones. I occasionally felt some discomfort, perhaps

celebration.

brought Melanie for her prenatal checkup. Melanie’s belly had grown significantly

arm as soon as she saw me. It was as

still in a suit, looking dignified and attracting a few glances. His

the corridor and

to make eye contact with me

looking at him

was unflattering, and I couldn’t help

that when I was pregnant. After some thought,

Her curly hair was despite her trendy hairstyle. Her maternity clothes matched her hair color,

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couldn’t bear to look at her. She was different from the rest in a crazy way. Melanie

the whole time.

always told me to care for my appearance since my divorce. With Lauren in

significantly. I looked refined and elegant in my fitted professional attire, neatly styled hair, and

Melanie envied or hated me, but she rolled her eyes and occasionally