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.

like two

the menu

Stella and said, “I’m sorry

“Hey, there’s no need to

a pleasant voice, “I admire you for having your own company.”

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

dishes arrived, and

be busy with work

him to

need to wait.” I felt I had

no! We can start without him!

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

our meal, Atlas strode into the

everyone’s attention upon

while Stella appeared excited

a faint smirk, saying, “Sorry

playfully scolded Atlas, “You’re

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 an icy gaze on me from

be Melanie and thought

Stella asked, “Ms.

I glanced at her and answered

only met after starting work together.” “Oh, no