Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 238 Bitten by a Dog

I clicked my tongue in frustration and clenched my bag strap, fingernails digging into my palm. The pain gave me an odd sense of comfort.

Suddenly, Atlas’s phone rang. He looked at me and answered, “Yeah?”

A woman’s voice said, “Atlas, where are you?”

“I’m busy,” he replied coldly.

“Do you want to come out? Maybe you can come to my place?” The woman’s voice turned tender.

“Another time. I’m busy right now,” Atlas responded and hung up.

1 felt awkward and said, “Mr. Atlas, you seem busy. I’ll take

my leave.”

Without waiting for his response, I headed toward the exit. However, he quickly held me. I yelped In surprise as he turned me to face him. He was about to kiss me when he saw something on my neck.

He asked angrily, “What happened here?! Who did this?!”

puzzled. I looked at Atlas with panic, saying, “I don’t know what you’re

grabbed my wrist tightly and led me to an exquisite bathroom with mirrors on the entire wall. Atlas pushed me toward one

did this.”

on my collar. I froze for a moment, and then it hit me. It was Matthew. I gritted my teeth and silently cursed. Then, I looked

“Who

my collar and tried to pull away from his grip. However, he held onto me firmly. “I got bitten by a dog! You can’t expect me

who did

remained silent, glancing at the handprint on my wrist. I knew it would turn into a bruise

wrist. I pulled it away, not

“I’m leaving!”

arms and

matter? Regardless of who

and accepted them. I don’t need anyone’s kindness and have no reason to depend on

anyone.

looking at my

talk to you. But when I see your coldness, I feel there’s no need to talk anymore.

of finding peace for yourself! Isn’t that for the best?” My voice

lowered my gaze.

I tried to move away, but he pulled–me back in