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

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

1. me.

long as

the hospital. I went for an ultrasound to check my gallstones. I occasionally felt some discomfort, perhaps

celebration.

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

It was as if she feared I would steal him

dignified and attracting a few

the corridor and saw

contact with

looking at him

appearance was unflattering, and I couldn’t help

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

unattractive without makeup. Her curly hair

+15 BONUS

to look at her. She was different from the rest in a crazy way. Melanie

on me the

always told me to care for my appearance since my divorce. With Lauren in my life, my

had improved significantly. I looked refined and elegant in my fitted professional attire,