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

thought Atlas was bold for accessing the

want?” I returned his text. I felt powerless and

you picking me up or not?” Atlas replied, his words even more

hour. Also, I didn’t want to put Ryan in an awkward spot. I was furious and indifferent.

smiled awkwardly.

grabbed my keys, and fled. I

finally leaving. I told myself we’d have to meet sooner or later.

exit. He 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 the seat, his

looked a

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

and remembered how he looked that

in silence. Atlas seemed lost in thought

said, “Do you want me to come for dinner?”

brakes. “I don’t know

replied through gritted teeth, “What

roadside and roared, “You can get out

steering wheel. I flinched when he slammed the car door. Unexpectedly, he walked to

pushed me in. Then, he went to the