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.

you want!” I shrugged, flashing a

down, I believed I had

only

figured out

is too high!

my cousin!”

no right to intrude,” I said, feeling a

woman’s gaze still bothered

was as if she had spotted someone she

would it take for you to be comfortable asking that?” He loved flipping the script and throwing

I to you, anyway?” I asked

I’ve slept with,” he said

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

meant to say “only,” but that one

anything

have no right?” I smiled and said

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

and was the only