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

nothing to ask!” Deep down, I believed I had no right to

only

out what I

too

girl is my cousin!” “I didn’t want

I have no right to intrude,” I said, feeling a weight lift off my

gaze still bothered

we were strangers? It was as if

asking that?” He loved flipping the

am I to you,

woman I’ve slept with,” he said without

of shame wash over me, he added, ” The only woman I’ve ever slept with.” I felt a wave of anger at first, but it faded

sure if he meant to say “only,” but

can ask me anything

think you have no right?” I smiled

wrong? You seem distracted today.” Honestly, I had meant to ask him if I was his only

always helped me and was the only one who