Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 243 Alone in a Crowded Room

This New Year was unlike any other before. I stayed home, enjoying the joyful atmosphere family gathering filled with laughter and chatter. Little Ava became the center of attention.

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Even Ivanna joined us after just a few days away. Our family showcased their culinary skills, preparing their signature dishes and creating a festive atmosphere with bright lights in the yard.

During the day, I pretended to be carefree like everyone else, but at night, my thoughts couldn’t help but drift to that person. Had he left town? He hadn’t called, and I didn’t reach out. I wanted to test my self-

control.

Fortunately, I had Ivanna and Lauren to keep me company.

Ivanna quietly whispered, “Harmony seems to be fading. She’s been saying she spent Christmas overseas,

but it’s all a lie. She’s my artist. I know she worked on a shoot the whole time. Is Atlas getting tired of her?”

Lauren quickly nudged her and shot her a meaningful look.

of my concern. I’ve already decided

“Did you hear that? We both need to

how strong Wonder

I silently cursed. My heartache was something only I knew,

pretty

him standing alone in the crowd, wondering if he missed the feeling of home during these festive seasons. The livelier

my mind

However, my strong–willed side reminded me that he didn’t celebrate the New Year,

in the past few days and bustled about. I felt guilty and often

help him.

would huddle together to talk

mind as long as it

had to play the role of

merrily drove around town. The city was filled

lifetime of laughter.

+15 BONUS

Lauren would sometimes gossip, with Ivanna boldly declaring,

conversation. It wasn’t my place.