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 each

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

waited. Without looking up, he said, “Give me ten

work tirelessly. I couldn’t help

looked

annoyed that men always sounded so indifferent and direct. I

together.”

smiled and stood up,

discussing work–related matters with me until he received a

we can go now.”

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

Al Dente while

private room when I arrived. I saw a

with widened eyes. It was adorable.

seem surprised when we entered, appearing like he had

told me she had already ordered the dishes and asked if I

party, I ordered an extra one and added

and I rushed to open it. When Laura entered, she looked surprised and asked me, somewhat

just wanted you to meet my parents and

table. “What about that?”

my birthday!” I

right!” She looked at

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

here is dear to me. That’s why