Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 171 The Birthday Gift

When we entered the Starlight International penthouse, a dinner for two and a chilled bottle of wine were

waiting for us.

Atlas pulled me into his arms and said, “Happy birthday! This was the best I could do because I’ve been

swamped. But I’m glad I didn’t miss it.”

I leaned into him and said, “I prefer simple celebrations. Just being with you makes me happy.”

With a magician’s flair, he produced a gift box seemingly out of nowhere. I looked at him, and he gestured

at me to open it.

I lifted the lid, revealing a stunning pen. It was adorned with diamonds and featured my initials inlaid with

rubies.

How did he know that I had a thing for

had a sizable collection at my parents‘ house.

grew busier, I set my

pen was not just a luxury item. It was a genuine work of art–an Aurora Diamante fountain pen. It was

once mentioned to Matthew that I would buy when I

I

by poking my forehead and saying, “Get real. Who buys

remembered telling Atlas, saying, “You wouldn’t understand.” I

disappointed me.

expensive!” I closed the lid and handed the box back to him.

contracts you pursue. This pen symbolizes your new life,

your wishes

custom–made Aurora

you. It exists because of you. You won’t

say no.

spend it debating something made just for you?” He sounded like he would leave soon. I leaned into him, unsure when I would see

and said, “Now close your eyes and