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?!”

panic, saying, “I

entire wall. Atlas pushed me toward one of the mirrors and said, ‘See for yourself! Don’t tell me you can’t remember whot

did this.”

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

“Who was

away from his grip. However, he held onto me firmly. “I got bitten by a dog! You can’t expect me to bite back, can

me who did it!”

silent, glancing at the handprint on my wrist. I knew it would turn

and attempted to inspect my wrist. I pulled

“I’m leaving!”

arms and

‘Does it matter? Regardless of who it was, I had to endure

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

anyone.

still looking at my face. His cold expression

your coldness, I feel there’s no need to talk anymore. I’m afraid of troubling you and embarrassing myself. No matter how deep the feelings are, it’s meaningless

also a way of finding peace for yourself! Isn’t that for the best?” My voice quivered, and

lowered my gaze.

I tried to move away, but he pulled–me back in frustration. My attempt