Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 136 The Quirky Cousin I was surprised Stella invited Atlas to join us.

“He might be late since he went to Operose.

He’s on his way back now, so we don’t have to wait for him to start eating,” she casually explained, “I impulsively decided to invite him.

Atlas called me and asked what I wanted to eat, but I told him about our meal.

You don’t mind, do you?” I replied, “Of course not!” Although I said that, I felt uneasy.

I felt I wasn’t telling Stella the truth when I said I didn’t mind.

Still, I couldn’t tell this sincere and harmless girl that.

“That’s good,” she said, handing me the menu, “I ordered a few dishes since it’s our first meal together.

I don’t know what you like, so please choose.” Her warmth made her more approachable.

It differed from our first encounter when she seemed more.

indifferent and arrogant.

I remembered how she glanced at the other diners the other day.

Her expression was a significant contrast from her current one.

seemed like two

from the menu and

“I’m sorry for not

there’s no

busy,” Stella had a pleasant voice, “I admire you for having your own company.” I was

I couldn’t blame

arrived,

busy with work as an

sure we don’t have to wait for him to

wait.”

“No, no! We can start without

while to reach us, so why wait? Let’s eat while we wait.” Stella looked mischievous, but it

Atlas strode into the

everyone’s attention upon

Stella appeared excited

he glanced at me with a faint smirk, saying, “Sorry I’m late.” He sat beside me while

playfully scolded Atlas,

a

be Melanie and thought she didn’t

Stella asked, “Ms.

working with him?” I glanced

starting work together.”