Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 176 Someone Who Protects You

My heart pounded because I knew my dad wanted to discuss last night’s events. Sure enough, he looked at me and asked about Atlas, “I don’t want to meddle in your relationships, but you just got out of a failed

marriage.

“I don’t want to see you get hurt again. I’ve researched Atlas–his family background doesn’t quite match.

ours. I’m worried about how your relationship will turn out.”

I choked on my food, knowing my dad wasn’t entirely convinced about Atlas. “Dad, I’m sorry for making you worry,” I swallowed my food and continued, “You don’t need to be overly concerned. I know what I’m

doing and what I want.

“Atlas and I are just friends. Even though he’s been good to me, I haven’t considered anything else. I want to work on my company first and worry about other things later. I’m just going with the flow.”

I pushed around the food on my plate, unsure how to reassure my dad.

“Mr. Atlas has been a great help to me. I can fully break free from Matthew and suppress that asshole

strong. I lost ten years of my life because

too much,

also held a

stable, I’ll consider my future. After all, I can’t let Ava

didn’t expect Mr. Atlas

on, not even sure what I was

life.

at ease if that person cares for you. In case we’re not around anymore, there

protect you.

of when Atlas told me he would protect me

harm.

saying, “Dad, I won’t

teary. “Give me some freedom, Dad. That way, I’ll feel

I was only offering advice and not interfering with your affairs. You’re

you’re happy. Your mom and I only want that

democratic and didn’t push his views. He didn’t mention that they preferred Ryan either, and I knew he didn’t want

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