Beyond the Divorce

Instead of chatting aimlessly with him here, I'd rather go straight to the design institute. I could meet Joyce there and discuss the wedding arrangements with her directly, and I could also see Hana. I hadn't seen her since my father was rescued. I also had to visit the Reese family and the little one at noon. It had been too long since I had last seen that child; I couldn't neglect them.

The Reese family had worked tirelessly to ensure my safety at the construction site, so of course I had to go see the child. Besides, I really missed the little guy.

I decided to leave immediately, which surprised Ryan. "Why are you leaving?"

"Do you have anything else to do? If we can't communicate, then there's no point wasting time." I looked at him unapologetically.

Ryan quickly stood up from his chair. "I really don't understand. Is this your wedding or mine? Why are you so nervous?"

"Thank goodness I didn't marry you. It wouldn't have lasted long." I glanced at him in disdain, grabbed my bag, and left.

I could hear him muttering behind me. "If you had married me, you wouldn't have this attitude!"

I rolled my eyes and silently cursed him in my heart. What a jerk! He was so stubborn!

me striding out of the office

to the design institute." I responded to Carol's question while continuing to

stood next to me. "Let me accompany you.

she quickly said, "I haven't seen you in forever. Don't

and retracted what I was about to say. It was true; I hadn't been in the office for a long

you go today. I'll also tell you all about

at her and

at you! You still have to maintain our image, even when I'm not here. You're not a baby anymore.

trusted Eleanor; it seemed like it had been a long time since I had last asked about

at work, but..." Carol

when did you start speaking

just that that boss at her previous company always causes trouble for her. She's like a wicked stepmother!" Carol's

her? Her name is