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.

saw him buried in his work. He didn’t

looking up, he

work tirelessly. I couldn’t help but

Ten minutes later, he finally looked at me and said, “Go

and direct. I calmly said, “Let’s go

together.”

smiled and stood up, saying, “Wait a

matters with me until he received a call.

we can go now.”

at the front desk for something before

me. Soon after, I drove to Al Dente while

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

with widened

entered, appearing like he had anticipated this. However, my

ordered the dishes and asked if I was satisfied. Thinking

ordered an extra one and added a soup

knocked on the private room door, and I rushed to open it. When Laura entered, she looked surprised and asked me, somewhat

“I just wanted you to meet

at the table.

today’s my birthday!” I smiled at

She looked at me disapprovingly

wanted you to meet my parents. My birthday isn’t that important. I treat it as

me. That’s why I