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."

go with you. It'll make

said, "I'll come with you to pick

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

moment you see my sister, you 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 limit. You don't

Shut up and stop being annoying," Atlas ruthlessly interrupted Arnold.

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

immediately tried to smooth things over. "That's right. I asked him to stay

Denton and Hana. How

his confidence as he saw me speak up for

glanced at him coldly. "You can stay for three days, but

you have the final say?" Arnold looked at Atlas,

and she, in turn, graciously accepted. There was a softness in her eyes

every command, showering me with care. It must

her some attention. "Don't worry about it, Poppy. They're always like this. They pick fights with

at Atlas.

offered her some

better not enjoy it too much. It seems we have to act like a couple or things will be too awkward. Are people our age learning

that Arnold's words held a