Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 984 A Strange Woman

Lauren was striding along the street alone as I chased after her. I quickly grabbed my things and got into the car, swiftly starting my car to catch up to her.

I parked my car close to her and honked. She turned her head and glanced at me, opening the car door.

She looked grumpy, and I said, "Why are you mad at me? I didn't ask him to come. My meal got ruined, and I'm not even complaining! I'm starving now. Did I do anything wrong?"

Knowing what she had done was improper, she sighed softly and said, "Let me join you for some food. It's close by. Pull over, and I'll drive!"

We switched places, and she drove directly to the restaurant she mentioned.

It dawned on me that it was the "Marioposa" restaurant near Ivanna's workplace.

Their food was delicious, indeed. I did, however, also bring the takeaway with me.

After we got into Marioposa, I grinned and said, "This is such a fortunate coincidence. I can savor both meals?"

Lauren looked helpless.

I asked mischievously, "Lauren, if I hadn't followed your advice just now and left, would you have stopped considering me your best friend?" She gave me a severe look and said, "If a friend can't be in my shoes, is that the kind of person we can still be friends with?"

"Thank goodness I'm timid," I murmured as I stuck out my tongue at her.

She glared at me, looking calm and composed.

We ordered several dishes in Marioposa, satisfying my ever-growing stomach. That was when I finally felt happy and satisfied.

I had no idea how Oliver would feel, but I sensed that reconciling could be complicated.

After the meal, we left the restaurant while chatting and strolling.

We were in a small neighborhood and noticed numerous clothing boutiques. Lauren dragged me into one.

Surprisingly, the clothes in the little

boutique were nice. Despite being a small-brand retailer, the designs were distinctive, and I enjoyed some pieces.

I found maternity wear that would be very suitable for Ivanna. Just as my

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that piece

swifter hand yanked it

the clothing. I was surprised to see that the

was hard to read

did not hold back and asked, "Miss, do

smile deepened, and her eyes were full

closely at her face today, I was positive I had

"Who are you? Do we know each other? Or did you mistake someone

saw her, she said she looked

has nothing to do with you? I just have to get what

her, thinking that her words seemed to have some profound

a distance, walked over

ignored Lauren's

piece of

was wrong. Give me another chance, and I can

of us were stunned. Lauren turned her

the door was

us knew how long he had been standing there. However, it appeared that he overheard

of us stayed silent, and only

the silence. She looked at Oliver with a distant expression and said, "I don't want to see you. Can you please not disturb us while we're having dinner? Thank you!" Mr. Oliver glanced at me and apologized, "Ms. Chloe, could you please

nodded and

get up and leave, Lauren grabbed my arm and coldly said, "Chloe, if you walk out of this room today,

Mr. Oliver and chose to stay seated without moving. Because I knew, in this matter, Lauren

me. He spoke, "Lauren, please don't be like this. I've reflected on myself, and I know

I truly understood my own heart. My life can't be without you! You are already a part of me!

Mr. Oliver, please don't disturb us during our meal!" Lauren said in a detached manner, "Your

He looked at Lauren and said, "Lauren, I know I've caused you pain. Please forgive me. I promise to devote the rest of my life to you, to care for you, and to never

I no longer need someone to care for

me coldly and asked, "Can we change

looked awkwardly at

said to me disapprovingly, "You don't

at, you don't h

If you

I can

my helplessness, I looked at Lauren. Just as I was about to speak, she grabbed her bag from

got up, grabbed the bag, and said to