Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom novel Chapter 169

Chapter 169 A Heartwarming Family Dinner

“Are you busy?” I asked.

“What is it? Go ahead,” Atlas sounded somewhat unhappy, making my heart race slightly.

“Where are you?” I asked, feeling a bit uneasy.

“Quillbrooke,” he hushedly spoke, sounding like he was in a meeting.

I felt even more awkward. “I was just…wondering what you’re up to right now. I’m fine, so you can call me

ack when you’re not busy.

I quickly hung up but couldn’t hide my disappointment. I wanted to tell Atlas I missed him but knew the

situation prevented it. Since he was a business tycoon, being with him daily was impossible.

Perhaps choosing him meant not living an everyday life. I chuckled, wondering why I was so sentimental

since it was only my birthday. Soon, I composed myself because I had many important things to handle. I

couldn’t afford to dwell on my emotions and had to face reality.

That afternoon, I called Lauren and Ivanna to invite them for dinner. Ivanna knew it was my birthday and

always remembered it each year.

Before leaving work, I went to Ryan’s office and saw him buried in his work. He didn’t stop working when I

entered, so I waited. Without looking up, he said, “Give me ten minutes.”

I sat before his desk and watched him work tirelessly. I couldn’t help but wonder when I became an evil

capitalist. Ten minutes later, he finally looked at me and said, “Go ahead.”

I was annoyed that men always sounded so indifferent and direct. I calmly said, “Let’s go for dinner

together.”

Ryan smiled and stood up, saying, “Wait a moment.”

He continued discussing work–related matters with me until he received a call. After the call, he said, “All

right, we can go now.”

As we headed downstairs together, he stopped at the front desk for something before coming outside

with me. Soon after, I drove to Al Dente while Ivanna fetched my parents and daughter.