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

remembered it

I went to Ryan’s office and saw him buried in his

looking up,

and watched him work tirelessly. I couldn’t help but wonder when I became an

minutes later, he finally looked at

that men always sounded so indifferent and direct.

together.”

smiled and stood up,

matters with me until he received a call.

we can go now.”

the front desk for something before coming outside

I drove to Al Dente while Ivanna fetched my parents

room when I arrived. I saw

with widened eyes. It was adorable.

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

told me she had already ordered the dishes and asked

party, I ordered an extra one and added a soup of the

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

replied. “I just wanted you to meet

the table.

my birthday!” I smiled at her.

this isn’t right!” She looked at

parents. My birthday isn’t that important. I treat it

dear to me. That’s why I invited you.”