Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

I wanted to follow Lauren, but Atlas gently pulledback and shook his head softly.

I knew Atlas didn't wantto go after her. It would only make the situation more embarrassing for her.

Later, my eyes kept glancing in Lauren's direction. Every tI looked, I saw her chatting and laughing, though I knew that behind that smile, her heart must be in pain.

For six months, she had been alone and faced everything by herself.

And now that she had returned, she had to endure these malicious insults. She must be hiding a world of pain behind her smile. Human nature truly was one of the ugliest things in this world.

Why couldn't we give those who had taken the wrong path a way back home? When the ceremony concluded, Oliver was drunk beyond recognition, and Atlas arranged for someone to take him home.

A smiling Lauren left as well.

after seeing off the guests and returning home. I told Atlas about my worries and turned

unlocked the

hadn't turned on the lights. The room was pitch black, but I knew

light switch, and soon the room was brightly

adjusted to the light, I saw Lauren

cheeks were stained with

"Why are you here? Today was your big day!" After saying that,

put down her hands, looked atwith her pale face, and smiled bitterly. "I won't. Do you really think I'm that dumb?" "Aren't you?" I retorted, feeling heartache mixed with a hint of anger for

good man, so I don't have to worry about you any more. I hope you'll both be happy. Atlas really does love you." "Don't distract yourself and

know how long the silence lasted, but she was the

understand. Don't worry about me." She looked atand smiled,