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 to

and said, “I’m

“Hey, there’s no need to

you’re busy,” Stella had a pleasant voice, “I admire you for having your own

sarcastic, but I couldn’t blame her for

our dishes arrived,

be busy with work

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

wait.” I felt

We can

take a while to reach us, so why wait? Let’s eat while we

our meal, Atlas strode into

drew everyone’s attention upon

while Stella appeared excited and continued gazing at

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

Atlas,

in the city,” he replied as he took the menu 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

be Melanie and thought she

Stella asked, “Ms.

him?” I glanced at her and answered truthfully, “No, I

work together.” “Oh,