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.

“It’s none of my concern. I’ve already decided to

that? We both need to

how strong Wonder

of them burst into laughter while I silently cursed. My heartache was something only I knew,

pretty painful.

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

my mind

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

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

help him.

would huddle together to talk in

mind as long as it

play the role of a good host.

around town. The city was filled

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boldly declaring, “I told you it was over!

their conversation. It wasn’t