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 common.

phone rang again and Ryan looked at me. “Why

voice rang out, “So lost in the

looked

over beside us, and his upset voice came from inside,

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

and glanced at the car. Catching on, he asked, “You have to

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

awkwardness, I made up a white

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

cab home, okay?” I said,. “And don’t worry about

“Just go. I better walk home. I

shoulder at Ryan as he left before I got into

was raised, and I was

my call? His voice was cold and

+15 BONUS

“Can you stop being a jerk