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 the company. That was what we had in common.

Ryan looked at me. “Why don’t you answer

Atlas’s voice rang out, “So lost

in my tracks, I looked around. “Where are

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

and grew somewhat angry. He was being a dick. Couldn’t he see I was with

and glanced at the car. Catching

“Yeah, I was supposed to meet him but

awkwardness, I made up a white

Just look after yourself and call me if you need

I said,. “And

go. I better walk home. I

he left before I got into Atlas‘ car. I

was suddenly pulled

my call? His voice

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sat up. “Can you stop being a jerk about it?