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

it was late. He did not come in eagerly like he

I

slowly drew the curtains again and sat blankly on the bed. Eventually, I got under the covers

sleep.

already close to noon the next day

the next day, feeling refreshed. After

office since there was much to take care of

everything to

ready, I went downstairs to let my mother

to the market, and I teased, “You’re going to

celebration tomorrow?”

get a head start so we

smiles on their faces, showing that they were genuinely

my heart. They even replaced the seat cushion. The car had a pleasant scent, probably from excess perfume, but I

the holiday duty schedule and financial reports with me. They showed that the early return of funds was enough