Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 58

Chapter 58 A Subtle Battle I was surprised to see him.

Wasn’t he supposed to be in Operose for business? Why was he here now rather than in the arms of his mistress? I remained silent, observing him.

He smiled softly and asked, “Honey, what should we have for lunch? “I haven’t decided yet!” I replied casually, showing no hint of surprise.

He walked closer.

“We talked until really late last night.

I rushed back this morning because I didn’t want you to worry.

I didn’t even have time for breakfast.

Let’s go for an early lunch, and we’ll have whatever you want.

It’s on me!” I watched him act charmingly.

Oddly enough, I couldn’t get angry.

It was as if I were having a different pleasure, a sensation.

Out of nowhere, I thought about Atlas.

“Did you drink?” He asked, probably noticing the scent around me.

But he did not smell like alcohol himself, despite attending a late–night social gathering.

“Yeah.” I said, “How about the Italian restaurant opposite Glenmarie Plaza?” His eyes narrowed briefly, then he nodded, “Sure, whatever my wife wants!” Life was full of dramatic twists.

I had not expected to see Lauren as soon as we entered the restaurant.

When I saw her again, I paid close attention to her.

elegantly in

ordinary competitor in this

had a secret satisfaction when I

to be stacked in my

today gave me a good

of

me, and I

we sat down, I commented

“Ms.

to be a very

overly cunning is not necessarily a good

honey–understanding and virtuous.” Are

reaching out to pinch

night?” +15 BONUS “Who do you think?”

stayed

away on business trips!” I spoke lightly, as if the topic wasn’t

mind wandered to

won’t be on business trips

exceptional situation yesterday!” he

guys drinking?” “Ivanna’s place!”

to the car dealership yesterday?”

I visited the construction site, I went straight to

There must’ve been a misunderstanding then!”

Johnson called Matthew to let him know

and asked about the

invite me to

he went with

received a document on my phone after picking

the ATL

point

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