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 different

chose dishes from the menu and returned it

and said, “I’m

“Hey, there’s no

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

but I couldn’t blame

dishes arrived, and Lasked

be busy with work as

we don’t have to wait for him to eat?” “A–Assistant?”

don’t need to wait.” I felt I

can start

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

through our meal, Atlas

everyone’s attention

Stella appeared excited and continued gazing at

with a faint smirk, saying, “Sorry I’m late.” He sat beside

Atlas, “You’re

finished and left if you came any later.” “Traffic was crazy in the city,” he replied as he took the menu from the waiter to order a few dishes.” Excuse me, I’ll go wash

be Melanie and thought

Stella asked, “Ms.

him?” I glanced at

only met after starting work together.”