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.

concern. I’ve already decided to step back.”

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

how strong Wonder Woman’s heart

laughter while I silently cursed. My heartache

pretty painful.

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

my mind

my strong–willed

past few days and bustled about. I

help him.

who would huddle together to

knew what they were discussing I didn’t mind as long as it brought them joy.

had to play the

merrily drove around town. The city was filled with laughter and joy. These

lifetime of laughter.

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

their conversation. It