Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 242 A Special New Year’s Day

Suddenly, I noticed a car parked outside the main door, and my heart skipped a beat. The soft night light.

I

in the room would show my silhouette, so I pulled the curtains and turned off the light.

I leaned against the window, straining to hear any sounds from outside. My eyes grew teary, and I cursed

myself for this display of emotion. Wasn’t it better for us to stay in our own worlds?

Only the faint sound of the car moving away could be heard, and a few tears escaped. I quickly pulled the curtains open and looked outside, but all I could see were the fading red tail lights disappearing from

view. My heart tightened.

to

did not come in

I

sat blankly on the bed. Eventually, I got

sleep.

noon the next day when

the next day, feeling refreshed. After getting ready, I went

was much to take care of before the holiday, and I

everything to Ryan.

I went downstairs to let

teased, “You’re going to the

celebration tomorrow?”

see what they’re selling. We’ll get a head start so we won’t be scrambling later. We can’t afford last–minute forgetfulness since more people

that they were genuinely happy. I knew they were excited to prepare for this event.

even replaced the seat cushion. The car had a pleasant scent, probably from excess perfume,

the holiday duty schedule and financial reports with me.