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 to be such

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

continued emotionally, “He treated me like a doormat to

he stood idly by and

he abandoned me at the hospital.” I couldn’t explain

it was sympathy

into the hotel room that day, I

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

After confessing her feelings, Lauren smiled awkwardly and

since I owe you

or beat me, it’s up

my way.” Her openness made

the one who

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

“Go ahead, she replied.

to mortgage everything

the amount,

would look petty if I tried to brush things off

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