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

looked at me.

rang out, “So lost in the

looked around. “Where are you?”

and his upset voice came from inside, “Get in the

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

glanced at the car. Catching on, he asked,

nodded 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 be

cab home, okay?” I said,. “And don’t

I better walk home. I

he left before I got into Atlas‘ car. I noticed the

I was suddenly pulled into

didn’t you answer my call? His voice was

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