Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 889 Against One's Will

To be honest, I would have contacted Archie on my own even if Atlas hadn't told me that.

I could tell he was thrilled while we were on the phone. He insisted that Ardie would come pick me up and we should have dinner together.

After hanging up, Grayson said, "I knew it would be like this, so I didn't bother making any dinner plans for you. Ryan and I have a meeting, so we won't be taking you out.

"Suit yourselves," I playfully retorted. "I'm at the mercy of everyone else. People with families are different."

Ryan immediately snorted and said, "Easy on the boasting, and be mindful of your influence on everyone else. We're working hard for you, but you're enjoying your life out there."

I quickly retorted, "Hold on, I'm not stopping you from having your own life or family time. I'm just setting an example, you know? Good work comes from a good family. Balancing work and family is the key to success. And you, it's time to think about marrying Joyce. Both your parents have met each other, so what are you waiting for?"

Grayson chuckled and looked at Ryan. "Seize this opportunity. Don't make Chloe worry about you."

"You too. Don't act like nothing's going on." I directed this at Grayson.

in, and I said to Grayson, "Come downstairs with me and bring the

and brought two large baskets

"I've been looking forward to your visit for a long time, and you're finally

and I ended up

inquired, and I knew he was talking about the

that it feels like a dream. He took care

take

work together very well. He's been like this ever since he was

that he held Atlas

time I had ever spoken so much to Ardie He seemed reserved on the surface, but after getting to know him better, I realized that both of the Beringer boys

was a little more mature than Arnold, my mind, I often recalled what Arnold told me. During the incident with Melvern, if Ardie and Atlas hadn't been

nightmare, but we were lucky today. We made it back to

than I had imagined.

in the office until late most of the time, then go

to see that there wasn't a woman to