Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 133 What Are We? The words were tantalizing, but who did he spend time with today? The thought made me chuckle bitterly.

What right did I have to interfere with his choice of company? How often had I been oblivious to that? How could I possibly know? “Why are you laughing?” His patience was wearing thin.

“Enough, Mr.Atlas.

I wouldn’t dare ask you to keep me company.” I pouted.

“A mere commoner like myself wouldn’t dare!” Truly, I wouldn’t dare.

He wasn’t mine to claim, and I had to give myself a reality check.

I was recently divorced and involved in legal disputes.

What right did I have to compete with anyone? Thinking about our relationship left me even more perplexed.

Who was I to him? Still, seeing him with another woman caused me unexpected pain.

Did my feelings grow too fast? Had I rushed from one chapter of my life into the next? I felt heartless.

Atlas asked, “Why the sudden silence?” “What would be appropriate for us to talk about?” I asked softly, looking at him.

I shrugged, flashing a

I believed

only invite unnecessary

already figured out what

is too

is my cousin!” “I didn’t

business! I have no right to intrude,” I

woman’s gaze still bothered

curious when we were strangers? It was as if

asking that?” He loved flipping the script and throwing the ball back

I to you, anyway?” I asked

slept with,” he said without

” The only woman I’ve

say “only,” but that one word changed

anything because you’re mine.” He

you still think you have no

and asked, “What’s wrong? You seem distracted today.” Honestly,

and was the only one