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?!”

at Atlas with panic,

an exquisite bathroom with mirrors on the entire wall. Atlas pushed me toward one of the mirrors and said, ‘See for yourself! Don’t tell me

did this.”

then it hit me. It was Matthew. I gritted my teeth and silently cursed. Then, I looked

pried, “Who was

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 to bite back,

me who did it!” he

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

realize it and attempted to inspect my wrist. I pulled it away, not allowing him to see.

“I’m leaving!”

his arms and repeated, “Tell me who did it.”

piercing gaze and replied, ‘Does it matter? Regardless of who it was, I had to endure

I don’t need anyone’s kindness

anyone.

lowered his eyes, still looking at my face. His cold expression softened slightly.

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 two

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

lowered my gaze.

to move away, but