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

was still in the background. I still carried the pen he had

1. me.

long as I was in the

an ultrasound to check my gallstones. I occasionally felt some discomfort,

celebration.

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

Matthew’s arm as soon as she saw me. It was as

dignified and attracting a few glances.

and

contact with me and speak. However,

looking at him

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

thought, I knew I

brown spots on her face and looked highly unattractive without makeup. Her curly hair was despite her trendy hairstyle. Her maternity clothes matched her hair color, which was

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her. She was different from the rest in a crazy way. Melanie fixed her

on me the whole

since my divorce. With Lauren

looked refined and elegant in my fitted professional attire, neatly styled hair,