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.

whatever you want!” I shrugged,

have nothing to ask!” Deep down, I believed

would only invite unnecessary

out what

is too high! You’re

my cousin!” “I didn’t want

have no right to intrude,” I said,

gaze still

when we were strangers? It was as if

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

to you, anyway?” I

with,” he said without

” The only woman I’ve ever slept with.” I felt a wave of anger at first, but

he meant to say “only,”

me anything because you’re mine.” He

you still think you have no right?” I smiled and said

and asked, “What’s wrong? You seem distracted today.” Honestly, I had meant to ask

and was