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

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

lump in my throat. There was a long silence between us when Atlas finally asked, “Aren’t you happy I

again. After all, I’m

scoff and taunted, “You should

so I’ve failed in life. You can find someone

interrupted me

realizing I had gone too far. I felt uneasy again, wondering why I

if we couldn’t

other

it was a

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to be a forced decision. I only wanted to be the one Atlas favored.

not say that

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

and pondered until my mom called me for dinner. I rushed to the bathroom to freshen up and went downstairs. Still, I felt ashamed. Despite what

my mom said, “Why don’t you call Ryan and invite him for a meal tomorrow to celebrate the New Year? He’s alone in Foswood and can’t visit our hometown for the

a meal instead.”

eyes but dared not argue. To be honest, I became a hands–off leader since Ryan joined the company. Still, he and I agreed

won’t deny having my own motives about it. Nonetheless, Ryan had