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

deep down, I knew he was still in the background. I still

1. me.

long

I saw Matthew 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

celebration.

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

as soon as she saw me. It was

dignified and attracting a few glances. His eyes were restless

corridor and

make eye contact with me and speak. However, I

looking at him

help but

After some thought, I knew I looked better than her,

spots on her face and looked highly unattractive without makeup. Her curly hair was despite her

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couldn’t bear to look at her. She was different from the rest in a crazy way. Melanie fixed her

on me the whole time.

to care for my appearance since my divorce. With Lauren in

significantly. I looked refined and elegant in my