Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 246 Mad Dog

Ryan and I turned to see where the sound came from and saw a few people hurrying back into the yard. We exchanged a smile, and he said, “Uh–oh, they caught us!”

I chuckled and playfully took his arm. “Let’s go home.”

Once inside the house, everyone acted as if nothing had happened. However, we knew they were curious.

Laughter and chatter filled the room once again.

Vacations always seemed to pass quickly because they were full of joy and laughter. Before we knew it, the vacation ended, and it was time to return to work. This time, we were swamped.

Ryan’s parents had returned to their small town with plans to reunite for the next celebration.

Ryan and I had developed a better understanding of each other. We had different roles this time: he was in charge of the projects, I handled the suppliers, and Grayson assisted Ryan with his projects and market

analysis.

I hadn’t received any news from Atlas in a while. I avoided thinking about him and ignored anything

down, I knew he was still in the background. I still carried the pen he had gifted

1. me.

my hand as long as I was in the office.

after the vacation was at the hospital. I went for an ultrasound to check my gallstones. I occasionally felt some discomfort, perhaps due to the meals that were too oily during

celebration.

was a shared space, and he had brought Melanie for her prenatal checkup. Melanie’s belly had grown significantly this time, and she hobbled by

It was

was still in a suit, looking dignified and attracting a few

corridor and

an opportunity to make eye contact with

looking at him

was unflattering, and I couldn’t help but question life. I wondered if

when I was pregnant. After some thought, I knew I looked better than

unattractive without makeup. Her curly hair was despite her trendy hairstyle. Her

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at her. She was different from the rest in a

me the whole

appearance since

I looked refined and elegant in my