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

I believed

would only

had already figured out what

too high!

my cousin!” “I didn’t

your business! I have no right to intrude,” I said, feeling a weight lift off

woman’s gaze still

did she look so curious when we were strangers? It was as if she had spotted someone she

He loved flipping the script and throwing the ball back into

to you, anyway?” I

slept with,” he said

The only woman I’ve ever slept with.”

sure if he meant to say “only,” but that one word

you can ask me anything

think you have no right?” I smiled and

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

had always helped me and was the only