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.

about

at me. “Why don’t you answer it?”

rang out, “So lost in the moment,

looked around. “Where

beside us, and his upset voice

He was being a dick. Couldn’t he see I was with someone?

Catching

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

avoid awkwardness, I made

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

said,. “And

“Just go. I better walk home. I ate too

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

raised, and I was suddenly pulled

you answer my call? His voice

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