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.

pushed my drink toward

he asked softly, “Does it

left me unsure

say I wasn’t was a

husband doing

I not be bothered? However,

felt like a failure, so

witness

if he was

or my guardian angel.

a slight

to explain something to you,” I said, facing him His eyes had a puzzled

trying to commit suicide.” I didn’t know why I was

all, Atlas was a stranger

pride was

felt dirty after what I saw at home that

wanted the river to wash away

at

chuckled and continued, “The woman you saw with him earlier is his sister, Hearing that

I was surprised.

felt like a sad movie

no connection to my life, and Tanum Corporation hoped to get a

I was so foolish.

BONUS The ache

it, realizing I hadn’t felt like this

was slightly

He noticed my subtle movement and stared

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