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.

expected him to be such

first time hearing another

treated me like

day, he stood idly by and watched

I

it was sympathy or a sense

Melanie burst into the hotel room

shame, but

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

follow your lead since I owe

you want to criticize or beat me,

that comes my way.” Her openness made me helpless, and I

one who caused

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

“Go ahead, she replied.

everything under

the amount, the better.” I

would look petty if I tried to brush things off +15

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