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.

none of my concern. I’ve

“Did you hear that? We both need to pay close attention. Let’s

strong Wonder Woman’s heart is.”

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

pretty

during these festive

my mind

me pain. However, my strong–willed side reminded me that he didn’t celebrate

in the past few days and

help him.

together to talk in

they were discussing I didn’t mind as long as it

the

city was filled with laughter and joy. These

lifetime of

+15 BONUS

Atlas and Harmony disappeared. Ivanna and Lauren would sometimes gossip, with Ivanna boldly declaring, “I told you it was

their conversation. It wasn’t