Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom novel Chapter 264

Chapter 264 Another Thorn in the Side

I hung up and quickly got ready before heading downstairs. Ava had already left.

Just as I was about to have lunch, I got a call from Carol informing me that Eleanor was waiting for me in the office. I promptly let her know that I would be on my way.

Grabbing my bag. I hurried towards the door. My mom had just returned from the grocery store after

seeing Ava off.

Seeing me heading out, she asked, “Have you had lunch?”

“Not yet. I’ll grab something at the office. A client is coming, and we’ll have lunch together.” I explained hurriedly and left.

When I entered my office, I saw that Carol was keeping Eleanor company.

Eleanor quickly stood up and greeted me awkwardly as I came in, Ms. Chloe.”

I smiled. “I’m sorry to have kept you waiting. It was my daughter’s birthday yesterday, and we stayed up late, so I overslept! I explained.

I

I glanced at the time. It was still too early for lunch.

“Ms. Chloe, I took a look around your office earlier. It’s quite impressive!” Carol complimented, attempting.

to mask her unease.

“It’s nothing special. Please, have a seat!” I said warmly.

“I planned to leave today, but I wanted to say goodbye properly. “This whole thing was very embarrassing, and I wanted to say sorry to you in person,” Eleanor said, her voice tinged with guilt.

“Don’t blame yourself. This was beyond your control,” I replied.

She sighed. “It’s not often I meet a friend like you, with whom I click right away. It’s just a shame we live so far apart. It would be wonderful if we were in the same city!”

After a moment of consideration, I took her hand and whispered, “Come on, let’s go have some fun!”