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

have nothing to ask!” Deep down, I

would only invite unnecessary

already figured out what I

pride is too high!

is my cousin!” “I

business! I have no right to intrude,” I said,

woman’s gaze still

strangers? It was

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

you, anyway?” I asked

I’ve slept with,”

only woman I’ve ever slept

he meant to say

me anything

still think you have no

distracted today.” Honestly,

had always helped me and was the only one who