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

wall. Atlas pushed me toward one of

did this.”

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

“Who was

at 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

did it!”

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

my wrist. I pulled it away, not allowing him to see.

“I’m leaving!”

between his arms and repeated, “Tell

gaze and replied, ‘Does it matter? Regardless of who it was, I

my flaws and accepted them. I don’t need

anyone.

his eyes, still looking at my face.

to talk to you. But when I see 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 if

peace for yourself! Isn’t that for the best?” My voice quivered,

lowered my gaze.

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