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.

never expected him to be such

could never take responsibility for his mistakes.” It was my first time hearing another woman’s evaluation of

“He treated me like a doormat to protect his

he stood idly by and watched Melanie

I couldn’t explain

sympathy or

into the hotel room that day, I thought it

blame me for my lack of shame, but I feel I’ve lost all

the point?” After confessing her feelings, Lauren smiled awkwardly and continued, “All right, it’s

your lead since I

to criticize or beat me, it’s up to

anything that comes my way.” Her openness made

I was the one who caused her

what I want to ask you…” I spoke frankly, using the

“Go ahead, she replied.

to mortgage everything under my

the larger the amount, the better.”

if I tried to brush things

the fixed assets under my name for her, and she asked again, “How much are you looking to loan?”