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.

the call, continued our walk, and talked about the company. That was what we had in

and Ryan looked at

did so. Atlas’s voice rang out, “So

I looked around. “Where are you?”

car pulled over beside us, and his upset voice came from

and grew somewhat angry. He was being a dick.

car. Catching on, he

I was supposed to meet

made up

Just look after yourself and call me if you

I said,. “And

“Just go. I better walk home.

looked over my shoulder at Ryan as he left before I got into Atlas‘ car.

was suddenly pulled into

His voice was cold

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