Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 218 A Forced Order

I didn’t know whether to answer since Atlas was calling.

Meanwhile, my dad seemingly assessed my emotions. I reluctantly answered the call. The voice on the other end said, “I’m at the airport. Come and pick me up.

was speechless at his command. He usually had assistants around him but still wanted me to pick him up. I wondered if he considered me a chauffeur or a servant.

“Sorry, I have guests at home and can’t come-” I replied indifferently.

Before I could finish, he hung up. I nearly cursed him aloud for hanging up on me again. I was about to leave my phone on the coffee table when I received a text. It was a picture of Ryan with bags in hand.

Below it, the message read, “Is this the guest you must stay home for? When did he become so important

ou can’t leave? Ava must be waiting for me to have dinner with her.”

that you

the message. I thought Atlas was bold

do you want?” I returned his text. I felt powerless and didn’t know

replied, his words even more forceful

he would appear at my door within an hour. Also, I didn’t want to put Ryan in an awkward spot. I was furious and indifferent. However, I met my dad’s gaze when I raised my head and

smiled awkwardly.

said to my dad, grinning. Then, I hurried upstairs, changed my clothes, grabbed my keys, and fled. I feared my dad would stop

and sighed before finally leaving. I told myself we’d have to meet sooner

didn’t answer but was already striding toward me. He put his luggage in the back seat and sat in the passenger seat. Although he adjusted

looked a little cramped.

didn’t want to talk to him. I just didn’t know what

drive and remembered how he looked that

in silence. Atlas seemed lost in

you want me to come for

unintentionally pressed the brakes. “I don’t know

teeth,

“You can get out if you

and my heart dropped. I regretted what I said as I gripped the steering wheel. I flinched when he slammed the car door. Unexpectedly, he

Then, he went