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

It was my first time hearing another woman’s evaluation of Matthew, or one could say, my

like

stood idly by and watched Melanie

at the hospital.” I couldn’t explain my emotions at that

if it was sympathy

the hotel room that day, I thought it was

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

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

your lead since

to criticize or beat me, it’s up

Her

one who caused

spoke frankly, using the word ‘ask‘ to maintain

“Go ahead, she replied.

mortgage everything under

the amount, the

to brush things off +15 BONUS “What do you have?” she asked

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