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.

him

hearing another woman’s evaluation of Matthew, or one could

continued emotionally, “He treated me like a doormat to protect

by and

at the hospital.” I couldn’t explain

wondered if it was sympathy

burst into the hotel room that day, I

of shame,

smiled awkwardly and continued, “All

since

or beat

comes my way.” Her

I knew I was the one who caused her relationship with

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

“Go ahead, she replied.

everything

the amount, the better.” I

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

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