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 up.”

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

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

again. After all, I’m

taunted, “You should reflect on yourself.

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

rudely interrupted me

held my phone for a long time before realizing I had gone too far. I felt uneasy again, wondering

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

other

relationship wasn’t conventional. Since it was a matter of mutual benefit, it was

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a forced decision. I only wanted

say that because I knew my place.

had to contend with his complicated family. I knew my insignificance.

mom called me for dinner. I rushed to the bathroom to freshen up and went downstairs. Still, I felt

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

a meal instead.”

joined the company. Still, he and I agreed he would have his shares once

I felt at ease, I couldn’t help but feel reserved about Ryan coming to my house. I won’t deny having my own motives about it.