Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 155 A White Lie

This was the most joyous dinner ever since I moved here. My parents hadn’t laughed so heartily in a long

time.

My dad even drank a can of beer. I was worried, but he insisted it was okay.

After dinner, Ryan stayed with us for quite a while before he got up to bid farewell. I offered to give him a ride home, as the apartment unit he rented wasn’t too far from my place.

As we walked to my car, Ryan asked, “Would you like to take a walk? I’m too full, and you can tell me what

Josh did.”

I said yes, and we walked out of Amethyst Apartments. I brought him up to speed. Since I brought Ryan into the company, I considered him my partner, so I didn’t want to hide things from him.

My phone started ringing in my pocket, and I took it out to see who the caller was. It was Atlas.

talked about

at me. “Why don’t you answer it?”

smiled and did so. Atlas’s voice rang out, “So

looked

over beside us, and his upset voice came from inside, “Get in

my phone and grew somewhat angry. He was being a dick. Couldn’t he see

Catching on, he asked, “You have to

apologetically. “Yeah, I was supposed to meet him but forgot.”

made up a

yourself and call me if you need anything,” he said, trying to

cab home, okay?” I said,.

nodded. “Just go. I better walk home. I

Ryan as he left before I

was raised, and I was suddenly pulled

His voice was cold and upset.

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and sat up. “Can you stop being a jerk about