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

Ryan’s office and saw him buried in his

Without looking up,

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

later, he finally looked

and direct.

together.”

stood up, saying,

received a call. After the

can go

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

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

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

at it with widened eyes. It was

didn’t seem surprised when we entered, appearing like

had already ordered the dishes and

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

replied. “I just wanted you to meet

the table. “What about that?”

today’s my birthday!” I smiled at

isn’t right!” She looked at me disapprovingly

you to meet my parents.

dear to me. That’s why