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

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

like a doormat to protect his

by and

I couldn’t explain my emotions at

sympathy or a sense of

hotel room that day, I thought it

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

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

since I

want to criticize or beat me,

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

one who caused her relationship with

I want to ask you…” I spoke

“Go ahead, she replied.

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larger the amount, the

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

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