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.

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

how strong Wonder Woman’s

while I silently cursed. My heartache was

pretty

wondering if he missed the feeling of home during these festive seasons. The livelier it was here, the more my heart ached, and his image

my mind

imagined, which caused me pain. However, my strong–willed side reminded me that

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

help him.

would huddle together to talk in

discussing I didn’t mind as long

had to play the role of a good host.

town. The city was filled with laughter and joy. These few

a lifetime of

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

didn’t engage in their conversation.