Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 217 Felgning ignorance

I got drunk that night, so Ryan had to send me home. When we exited his car, he carried me on his back. I piggled and refused to go inside.

He walked around the neighborhood with me on his back while recounting everything that happened during my freshman year. I remembered how nice he had been to me. Eventually, I fell asleep on his back.

I didn’t remember how I returned to my room, but I felt at ease. I was no longer afraid since my parents. were there to care for Ava. I felt like I could do whatever I pleased.

Suddenly, a series of phone calls woke me. My head still pounded, and I knew it was a holiday. I silenced my phone and buried my face in the pillow, forcing myself not to overthink. However, I couldn’t sleep or shake the pain in my heart anymore.

Suddenly, my phone rang again.

I picked up my phone and saw Atlas’s name. After some hesitation, I finally answered. After all, I had longed for him to call me.

“Yeah?” My voice was hoarse from just waking up.

“Why didn’t you answer earlier?” It seemed Atlas had noticed the indifference in my voice. “Why are you

crying?”

woke up.”

just say it. If you have

in my throat. There was a long

afraid of misspeaking again. After all,

a mocking scoff and taunted, “You should

Atlas, I’m a divorcee, so I’ve failed in life. You can find someone young and

interrupted

held my phone for a long time before realizing I had gone too far. I

Even if we couldn’t be together, we didn’t need to hurt

other

conventional. Since it was a matter of mutual benefit,

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forced decision. I only wanted to be the one

I dared not say that because

to contend with his complicated family. I

called me for dinner. I rushed to the bathroom to freshen up and went downstairs. Still, I felt ashamed. Despite what he said, I brought my parents here

“Why don’t you call Ryan and invite him for a meal tomorrow to celebrate the New Year? He’s alone

a meal instead.”

since Ryan joined the company. Still, he and I

won’t deny having my own motives about it. Nonetheless, Ryan had been good to me, and