Beyond the Divorce novel Chapter 50

Chapter 50 He is Shrewd There was an Italian restaurant across the street.

Two people were stepping out, the woman leaning on the man’s arm.

They probably just finished lunch, but it seemed like it took a while.

They stood in front of the restaurant.

After some exchange of words, the woman kissed the man on the cheek.

He ruffled her hair affectionately, giving her a tender smile.

After hailing a cab for her, he turned and hurried across the square.

They were none other than Matthew and Melanie.

My cheeks became flushed.

I forced an awkward smile, and I could sense the twitching at the comers of my mouth.

I looked at Atlas and said, “I’m sorry you had to see that.” He stared at me before speaking.

“Don’t be.” I struggled to manage the awkwardness I felt.

I thought Matthew and Johnson had gone out to dine with clients, but I was wrong.

Only Johnson was doing that.

The atmosphere turned heavy.

Fortunately, the server arrived with our drinks.

Atlas pushed my drink toward me as he stared.

After a while, he asked softly, “Does it bother you?” I chuckled.

Atlas’s question left me unsure how to answer.

To say I wasn’t was a lie.

I saw my husband doing it with another woman.

How could I not be bothered? However, it wouldn’t change reality.

I felt like a failure, so I ignored his question.

He always seemed to witness my most embarrassing moments.

I couldn’t decide if he was my nemesis.

or my guardian angel.

Sipping my juice, I felt a slight ache under my right rib.

“I want to explain something to you,” I said, facing him His eyes had a puzzled look as he waited for me to continue.

“That night when you saw me by the river, I wasn’t trying to commit suicide.” I didn’t know why I was explaining this to him.

After all, Atlas was a stranger to me.