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?!”

with panic, saying, “I

me to 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 you can’t remember

did this.”

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

“Who was

However, he held onto me firmly. “I got bitten by a dog!

did it!” he

I knew it would turn into a

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

“I’m leaving!”

between his arms and repeated, “Tell

matter? Regardless of who it

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

anyone.

still looking at my face. His cold expression softened slightly.

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,

also a way of finding peace for yourself! Isn’t that for the best?”

lowered my gaze.

to move away, but he pulled–me back in frustration.