Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 169 A Heartwarming Family Dinner

“Are you busy?” I asked.

“What is it? Go ahead,” Atlas sounded somewhat unhappy, making my heart race slightly.

“Where are you?” I asked, feeling a bit uneasy.

“Quillbrooke,” he hushedly spoke, sounding like he was in a meeting.

I felt even more awkward. “I was just…wondering what you’re up to right now. I’m fine, so you can call me

ack when you’re not busy.

I quickly hung up but couldn’t hide my disappointment. I wanted to tell Atlas I missed him but knew the

situation prevented it. Since he was a business tycoon, being with him daily was impossible.

Perhaps choosing him meant not living an everyday life. I chuckled, wondering why I was so sentimental

since it was only my birthday. Soon, I composed myself because I had many important things to handle. I

couldn’t afford to dwell on my emotions and had to face reality.

That afternoon, I called Lauren and Ivanna to invite them for dinner. Ivanna knew it was my birthday and

it each year.

I went to Ryan’s office and saw him buried in his work. He didn’t stop working when I

up, he said, “Give me ten

desk and watched him work tirelessly. I couldn’t help

finally looked at me

was annoyed that men always sounded so indifferent and direct. I calmly said, “Let’s go

together.”

up, saying, “Wait a

he received a call. After the call, he

we can

stopped at the front desk for

to Al Dente while Ivanna fetched my parents and daughter.

I arrived. I saw a massive two–tier cake on

widened eyes.

didn’t seem surprised when we entered, appearing like he had

she had already ordered the dishes and asked if I was satisfied. Thinking about

extra one and added a soup of the day

rushed to open it. When Laura entered, she looked surprised and asked me, somewhat awkwardly, W–What’s going on here?

to meet my parents

table. “What about that?”

birthday!” I

She

to meet my parents. My birthday isn’t that

is dear to me. That’s