Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 99 Meeting a Love Rival I was anxious before asking Lauren to meet.

However, I was surprised when she readily agreed to meet me.

She was already waiting for me when I arrived at our agreed meeting place.

The impression she left on me shattered my previous perception of her.

She was astute but also forthright and bold.

Lauren initiated the conversation, “I didn’t expect you to want to meet me.

Regardless of your intentions, I feel I should apologize.” I smiled and responded, “Saying it’s okay would seem insincere, and blaming you would be overly dramatic.

Your straightforward approach shocked me.” She showed slight helplessness and guilt in her expression.

“Thank you for saying that.” Then, she glanced at me awkwardly and said, “I won’t make excuses for myself.

I had a soft spot for Matthew, and I won’t deny he’s dashing.

So, ultimately, I couldn’t resist that temptation.

him to be such

his mistakes.” It was my first time hearing another woman’s evaluation

emotionally, “He treated me like a doormat

stood idly by and watched Melanie assault

hospital.” I couldn’t explain

sympathy or a sense

Melanie burst into the hotel room that day, I

can’t blame me for my lack of shame, but I feel I’ve lost

her feelings, Lauren smiled awkwardly and continued, “All right, it’s

your lead since I owe you

want to criticize or beat me, it’s up to

Her openness made me helpless, and I smiled

all, I knew I was the one who caused her

want to ask you…” I spoke frankly, using the word ‘ask‘ to maintain

“Go ahead, she replied.

to mortgage everything

the amount, the better.” I

tried to brush

her, and she asked again, “How much are you looking to loan?” After some thought, I provided