Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom novel Chapter 163

Chapter 163 Not a Good Sign

Everyone burst into laughter. I knew Carol was trying to cover for me so people wouldn’t guess I was with

Atlas.

However, Ryan smiled at me, and I felt bad. Why did Ivanna tell me he liked me? Now, I felt like I had

done him wrong.

Ryan was thoughtful, so he only talked about work matters with me and asked nothing about Atlas’s

extravagant treat.

I

Carol went to settle the bill, but Atlas had already paid it. I wasn’t used to such special treatment.

As we went to our cars, my phone rang again. I knew who it must be and answered, “You’re not spying on

me again, are you?”

“Mm–hmm.”

A beam lit the path before me, and I squinted but couldn’t see who it was. Even though it was dark, I knew

it was Atlas.

Had he waited for me again? Somehow, I was touched.

I walked over to his car, and he opened the door. “Get in.

Knowing I should not spend another night away from home, I paused. However, he held out his hand, and

I entered the car. “I can’t stay with you tonight, okay?”

That’s an idea. Come on, let’s do it!” He said it cheekily,

“Hey, I really can’t.”

I blushed, and he teased me further. “Come on, you’re a grown woman, right?”

“Cut it out.” I lightly punched his arm.

He held my hand and pulled me closer. “Just sit with me for a while. I’ll send you

“What about my car?”

“Give me the key. I’ll have someone drive it back,” he said.

home.”

He gently ran his fingers through my hair and said. The business world can be tough. Perhaps you should

consider a different path.”

I leaned into him. A different path? Once I stopped working I lost everything and I never wanted to do

that again

The thought of losing him was also unbearable. I chastised myself for having these thoughts so early in our relationship. It was not a good sign, so I closed my eyes and tried to block those thoughts

“What’s the matter?” he asked

“Thank you for the dinner and for paying the

He tightened his arms around me. We cruised along the busy streets, but I felt peaceful. Breathing in his scent, I gradually fell asleep in his arms.

When we reached my place, I looked at him with tired eyes, and he playfully pinched my cheek. “Have a

good rest, okay?

I reluctantly got out of the car and waved him off. When his car left, I suddenly felt lonely.