Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 203 A Surprising Gift

In the following days, Atlas would visit my home in the evenings whenever his schedule allowed, always arriving after Avb had gone to sleep.

I had been curious about Matthew. There had been no news of him, as if he had vanished. The sudden calm left me somewhat uneasy, but I didn’t dare bring it up with Atlas.

Things at the company were running smoothly, thanks to Grayson. Everything seemed to fall into place with him in the marketing department, and he and Ryan worked together seamlessly.

Stella called a lot, but I always made excuses and avoided meeting her. After the incident at the party, I knew her true intentions. Engaging in constant mind games with her was exhausting.

Today, I returned home early, went to the supermarket, and bought a bunch of groceries. Then I picked up my daughter, and while playing with her, I prepared several dishes. It had been a long time since I had put

this much effort into cooking.

Ava ran around and asked me, “Mommy, are you inviting someone over for dinner? Is it Uncle Ryan again

or Aunt Ivanna?

I looked at her adorable face. “Why do you ask?”

“Because we usually don’t eat that much!”

our days together even better from

sounded a bit surprised when he answered. “Is something

dinner? I’ve already cooked!” I knew ATL Empire was close to my place. I wasn’t really expecting him

voice sounded delighted. “Sure, I’ll be right

that, he hung up.

I told Ava, “Mommy is inviting a friend

at me

ungrateful. We must remember to show gratitude. when

I’ll remember that, Mommy!” She ran off to her room,

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quickly with a box. His foot must have been on the gas pedal the whole time. The large box he brought was beautifully wrapped, but I had no

room and

He smiled and quickly

to rush down. As she reached the last few steps, she suddenly spotted Atlas and

her and

at me, feeling a bit awkward. After all, apart from Matthew, Ryan was the only

knew.

you talking to him?” I asked softly, not blaming her.

cautiously.

name is Ava?”