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?”

just woke

you’re unhappy, just say it. If you have questions, ask,” Atlas’s tone

There was a long silence

all,

taunted, “You

so I’ve failed in life. You can find

rudely interrupted me

a long time before realizing I had

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

other

knew this relationship wasn’t conventional. Since it was a matter of

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only wanted to be the one Atlas favored.

say that because I knew my

me what I wanted because I had to contend with his complicated family. I knew my

rushed to the bathroom to freshen

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

a meal instead.”

argue. To be honest, I became a hands–off leader since Ryan joined the company. Still, he and

reserved about Ryan coming to my house. I won’t deny having my