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

you hear that? We both need

Wonder

silently cursed. My heartache was

pretty painful.

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

my mind

person I imagined, which caused me pain. However, my strong–willed side reminded me that he didn’t celebrate the New Year, providing

past few days and bustled about. I felt guilty and often reached

help him.

delighted the four elders, who would huddle together to talk in hushed tones. Even

were discussing I didn’t mind as long as

the

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

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gossip, with Ivanna boldly declaring, “I told you it

engage in their conversation. It wasn’t