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

for his mistakes.” It was my first time hearing another woman’s evaluation of Matthew, or one

me like a doormat to

idly by and watched Melanie assault

I couldn’t explain my emotions at

wondered if it was sympathy

room that day,

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

point?” After confessing her feelings, Lauren smiled awkwardly and

lead since I owe you a

to criticize or

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

I was the one who caused her relationship with Matthew to

I want to ask you…” I spoke

“Go ahead, she replied.

everything

the larger the amount,

look petty if I tried to

“How much are you looking to loan?” After some thought, I provided a