Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 124 A Wish Come True I suddenly realized what I wanted to say might dampen the mood.

We had just been swept up in a whirlwind of passion, and it would be a real buzzkill.

I changed the subject.

“The benefits at your company seem amazing.

I’d consider working for you guys if ! didn’t have my own business.” He looked at me calmly and asked, “Why is that?” “Seeing how carefree your assistants are, it’s clear your company values its employees.” My reason sounded forced.

He listened to my words with a faint smile on his lips.

Atlas ate elegantly as I rushed through my food.

It might be because I hadn’t had a decent meal in days.

I didn’t need to act all prim and proper in front of him.

After we finished, I insisted on heading back.

He reluctantly got up.

“I’ll walk you out!” In the car, he seemed lost in thought.

I gazed out the open window, the cool breeze waking me up.

just happened felt like a

were no regrets, but a hint of

started to understand Matthew a

who could

way, love had no

about the future? Atlas seemed to sense my

my hand, and

say

closer to home, but suddenly, I felt like I didn’t want to return to my

a slap of reality, filled with complexity and

His world seemed otherwise.

felt like a beautiful dream you never wanted

still had that one thing

meant to convey that he shouldn’t overthink what happened

to face reality and hold

did you want to say?”

to tell you not to dwell on what happened today.” He tightened his grip on my hand as he looked

His face was unreadable.

while, he

I wasn’t sure if I could

“You can’t handle it.

so calm!” After