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

menu and returned it

turned to Stella and said, “I’m sorry for not

there’s no need

admire you for having your own company.” I was surprised that someone still admired me despite my

sounded somewhat sarcastic, but I couldn’t blame her for not knowing

arrived, and Lasked her,

be busy with work as an

to eat?” “A–Assistant?” Stella became wide–eyed and then quickly

don’t need to wait.”

can start

Let’s eat while we wait.” Stella looked mischievous,

through our meal, Atlas

everyone’s

appeared excited and continued gazing at him

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

Atlas, “You’re

from the waiter to order a few dishes.” Excuse me, I’ll go wash my hands.” When he got up and headed to the restroom, I sensed an icy gaze

and thought she didn’t

Stella asked, “Ms.

with him?” I glanced at her and answered truthfully,

after starting work