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.

I never expected him to be such

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

like a doormat to

idly by and watched Melanie

I couldn’t explain my emotions at that

it was sympathy or a

hotel room that day, I thought it

of shame, but I feel I’ve lost all sense of

feelings, Lauren smiled awkwardly and continued, “All right,

lead since I

to criticize or beat

my way.” Her openness made me helpless,

knew I was the one who caused her relationship with Matthew

you…” I spoke frankly, using

“Go ahead, she replied.

to mortgage everything

larger the

was bright, but I would look petty if I tried to brush things off +15 BONUS

her, and she asked again, “How much are you