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

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

like

day, he stood idly by and

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

was sympathy

hotel room that day, I

my lack of shame, but I feel I’ve lost

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

lead since I owe

want to criticize or beat me,

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

I was the one who caused her relationship with Matthew to

want to ask you…” I spoke frankly, using

“Go ahead, she replied.

to mortgage everything under my

the amount, the better.” I

petty if I tried to brush things off +15

name for her, and she asked again, “How much are you looking to loan?” After some thought, I provided a figure that would leave Matthew