Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 1077 Real Estate Agent

I stopped, turning back to face him. "Is there something else? Aren't you busy?"

"Aren't your parents home yet?" Ryan inquired about the situation in the small town.

"Yeah, it's been almost a month. I guess they can't agree on the price. They don't want to compromise. Otherwise, I feel like it would have been settled by now," I said, frustrated. "I'm so used to having them around, and I'm getting uneasy not having them at home. Rose is always the one holding down the fort. We have plenty of maids, and the little girl doesn't even want to kiss me anymore."

I sighed. "But Rose is getting up there in age, and it worries me."

"I'll ask my dad about it," Ryan said. He pulled out his phone and dialed his father to inquire about our house.

As Ryan kept saying "uh-huh" on the phone, my eyes stayed fixed on him. By the time he hung up, I had a pretty good idea of what had transpired.

After a lengthy conversation, he finally ended the call. "Your speculation was right."

I thought for a moment. "How about this, Ryan? Your uncle can help us find a reputable real estate agency. They can negotiate the price according to their terms and take it slow. We can let your uncle handle it. That way, I can bring them back.

now. It'll be less of a hassle. Worst case, we'll finalize the deal and handle the paperwork when they come back. That way, everything can be done on the same

sounds like a plan. Otherwise, these old

your dad, and I'll give them a call tonight to let them know,"

originally from the small town, were they?"

at him. "How

a feeling," Ryan said

do you mean?" I

you noticed that your family doesn't have many relatives in that small town?" Ryan pointed out, looking at

time. I don't remember anything before high school. Why are you asking?" I said frankly. "Why did

subject.

if he has disappeared other people are eyeing the follow-up projects in Rivendell. Everyone wants a

subtly manipulating things behind the scenes all this time. He's

nodded. "Business can

Ryan was right. I had long known that Atticus was

designs should be ready soon," Ryan informed me. "Once they're out, you should come over and take a