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

to Ryan’s office and saw him

waited. Without looking up, he said,

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

finally looked at me and

was annoyed that men always sounded so indifferent and direct.

together.”

stood up, saying, “Wait a moment.”

until he received a call. After the call,

can go

downstairs together, he stopped at the front desk for something before coming

me. Soon after, I drove to Al Dente while Ivanna

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

staring at it with widened eyes. It was

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

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

ordered an extra one and

When Laura entered, she

just wanted you to meet my

pointed at the table. “What about

I smiled at

She

to meet my parents. My birthday

dear to me. That’s why