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

and saw him buried in his work. He didn’t stop

waited. Without looking up, he said,

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

Ten minutes later, he finally looked at me

and direct.

together.”

up, saying, “Wait a

discussing work–related matters with me until he received a call. After the call, he said, “All

can go

stopped at the front desk for something before coming

to Al Dente while Ivanna fetched my

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

staring at it with widened eyes.

appearing like he had anticipated

already ordered the dishes and

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

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

“I just wanted you to meet

table. “What about

today’s my birthday!” I smiled at

isn’t right!” She looked at me

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

to me. That’s why I invited you.”