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.

responded, “It’s none of my concern. I’ve

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

Wonder

laughter while I silently cursed. My heartache was

was pretty

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

my mind

he was the person I imagined, which caused me pain. However, my strong–willed side reminded

few days and bustled about. I felt guilty and often

help him.

delighted the four elders, who would huddle together to

didn’t mind as long as

to play the role of a good

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

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gossip, with Ivanna boldly declaring,

conversation.