Beyond the Divorce

I watched the flustered Oliver, who immediately stole a glance at Lauren to see her reaction.

I couldn't help but feel the urge to burst into laughter. "Cut the crap, Arnold! Come on, everyone, take a seat!"

I pulled Poppy along with me. After all, she was my guest, too.

As soon as we sat down, the waiter brought the food out.

I saw Poppy look at her phone, trying to conceal her emotions. I glanced at her phone screen and noticed that she was checking Arnold's information.

But I knew there was no information about Ardie and Arnold online.

Still, I understood what she was doing. Poppy seemed desperate to marry into a wealthy family and was always prepared.

I could tell that Atlas had arranged to meet Oliver for something important. But since Poppy was here, it wasn't the right time to discuss anything serious.

I asked Oliver, "What time did you get back?"

Oliver glanced at Atlas. "Atlas called me and said there was something urgent, so I rushed back. Otherwise, I was planning to return the day after tomorrow."

I turned back to Atlas. "How about I get Ava from kindergarten later? You can discuss your business with Oliver."

It'll make her happy. We

at me and said, "I'll come with you to

what you're supposed to do. You don't have to try to steal the

become all full of energy. She's your wife, sure, but she's also my sister. She can love you, but that doesn't stop her from caring for me, does it? You can be domineering, but there should be a

right. She's mine. Shut up and stop being annoying,"

sister asked me to stay at Pleca Park... Chlo!" Arnold seemed genuinely anxious and looked at me for

right. I

him about Denton and Hana. How could I let him go

he saw me

"You can stay

the final say?" Arnold

the battle between them. He was wholly focused on serving Lauren and she, in turn, graciously accepted. There was a softness in her

and obedient to my every command, showering me with care.

Poppy. They're always like this. They pick fights with each other

glancing at Atlas. "It's okay,

immediately offered her some

a couple or things will be too

Arnold's words held a deeper