Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 50

Chapter 50 He is Shrewd There was an Italian restaurant across the street.

Two people were stepping out, the woman leaning on the man’s arm.

They probably just finished lunch, but it seemed like it took a while.

They stood in front of the restaurant.

After some exchange of words, the woman kissed the man on the cheek.

He ruffled her hair affectionately, giving her a tender smile.

After hailing a cab for her, he turned and hurried across the square.

They were none other than Matthew and Melanie.

My cheeks became flushed.

I forced an awkward smile, and I could sense the twitching at the comers of my mouth.

I looked at Atlas and said, “I’m sorry you had to see that.” He stared at me before speaking.

“Don’t be.” I struggled to manage the awkwardness I felt.

I thought Matthew and Johnson had gone out to dine with clients, but I was wrong.

Only Johnson was doing that.

The atmosphere turned heavy.

Fortunately, the server arrived with our drinks.

drink toward me

a while, he asked softly,

left me unsure how

say I wasn’t

doing

not be bothered?

failure, so I ignored

witness my most

if he

or my guardian angel.

juice, I felt a slight

His

to commit

all, Atlas was a stranger

my pride was acting

dirty after what I saw

just wanted the river to wash away my shame and

looked at me

and continued, “The woman you saw with him earlier is his sister, Hearing that did not change

I was surprised.

felt like a

life, and Tanum Corporation hoped to get a project from his compa My actions

I was so foolish.

BONUS The ache

my hand against it, realizing I hadn’t

palm was slightly

unwell?” He noticed my subtle movement and stared at my hand pressed against my

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