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.

happened felt like a

were no regrets, but a hint of awkwardness

understand

there is someone who could make

a way, love had no rights or

what about the future? Atlas seemed to sense my

out and took my hand, and I felt

or say anything,

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

a slap of

His world seemed otherwise.

you never

that one thing to

to convey that he shouldn’t overthink

to face reality and hold ourselves

did you want to say?” His

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

His face was unreadable.

a while, he asked

wasn’t sure if I could handle

“You can’t handle it.

to be so calm!” After