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.”

you have questions, ask,” Atlas’s tone remained

nothing and felt a bitter lump in my throat. There was a long silence between us when Atlas

After all, I’m pretty dumb,”

scoff and taunted, “You should

divorcee, so I’ve failed in life. You can find someone young and beautiful-“Before

rudely interrupted me and

held my phone for a long time before realizing I had

like that. Even if we couldn’t be together,

other

conventional. Since it was a matter

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decision. I only wanted to be

not say that because I knew my place.

what I wanted because I had to contend

I rushed to the bathroom to freshen up and went downstairs.

him for a meal tomorrow to celebrate the New Year? He’s alone in Foswood and can’t visit our hometown for the holiday. He can come

a meal instead.”

but dared not argue. To be honest, I became a hands–off leader since Ryan joined the company. Still, he and I agreed he would have his shares once the company became successful and reached certain

won’t deny having my own