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.

calmly responded, “It’s none of my concern. I’ve already decided to step back.”

whispered, “Did you hear that? We both need to pay close attention.

Wonder Woman’s heart is.”

laughter while I silently cursed. My heartache was something only

was pretty painful.

feeling of home during these festive seasons. The livelier it was here, the more my heart ached, and

my mind

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

an apron in the past few days and bustled about.

help him.

would huddle together to

I didn’t mind as long as it brought

play the

The city was filled with laughter and joy.

a lifetime

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sometimes gossip, with Ivanna boldly declaring, “I told you it was over! Let’s see

conversation. It wasn’t