Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 264 Another Thorn in the Side

I hung up and quickly got ready before heading downstairs. Ava had already left.

Just as I was about to have lunch, I got a call from Carol informing me that Eleanor was waiting for me in the office. I promptly let her know that I would be on my way.

Grabbing my bag. I hurried towards the door. My mom had just returned from the grocery store after

seeing Ava off.

Seeing me heading out, she asked, “Have you had lunch?”

“Not yet. I’ll grab something at the office. A client is coming, and we’ll have lunch together.” I explained hurriedly and left.

When I entered my office, I saw that Carol was keeping Eleanor company.

Eleanor quickly stood up and greeted me awkwardly as I came in, Ms. Chloe.”

I smiled. “I’m sorry to have kept you waiting. It was my daughter’s birthday yesterday, and we stayed up late, so I overslept! I explained.

I

the time. It was still

took a look around your office earlier.

mask her unease.

Please, have a seat!”

to say goodbye properly. “This whole thing was very embarrassing, and I wanted to say sorry to you in person,” Eleanor

blame yourself. This was beyond your

like you, with whom I click right away. It’s just a shame we live

consideration, I took her hand and whispered, “Come on, let’s go have some

and led her out of the office, telling Carol to call

urgent popped up

this place Averal times and gifted me a membership

treat Eleanor to

that they were packed with people. We were greeted by a young woman at the front desk, who suggested that

that so many women frequented this place. The pleasant fragrances filled the air, and

and I chatted while waiting, I heard a familiar voice entering the spa. I turned and made eye contact with a pair of

none other than

No matter where I went, I seemed to bump into