Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom novel Chapter 56

Chapter 56 What Did You Do To Me?

Our eyes locked. His arm tightened around me so much that I couldn’t breathe. My hand grew weak as i

pushed him, eventually resting gently on his waist. I felt him tense for a moment.

He tilted his head and locked his lips with mine. He kissed me passionately.

I felt as though I’d been electrified, too weak to resist. He held my head, deepening the kiss.

I could hardly breathe as strange images of Matthew and Melanie’s intimate moments played in my mind.

It fueled my desire for this thrill.

Alcohol, rage, and revenge probably drove my response. I pressed up against him, kissing him

passionately in return. Gradually, those images faded, and I only wanted to prolong my desire for him. My

mind went blank.

I

Finally, Atlas released me. I took a deep breath, not daring to look at him. I picked up the wine, intending

to take another sip, but he swiftly took it away.

“You can’t drink anymore!” His voice turned stem.

I squinted my eyes. “Why do you care? I bought it with my money. Do you think I’m rich?”

I was drunk, so my tongue was stiff. I used to drink a lot, but now it makes me sad, bitter, and numb.

“I want to toast to the past! I want a fresh start!” After shouting these words at the rushing river, I giggled and collapsed into his arms.

“Stay conscious!” He insisted, lifting me into his arms. “I’ll help you.”

His words confused me. My brain had grown sluggish. I floated as though in a dream as Atlas carried me.

My subconscious reminded me to avoid this man.

I woke up the next day.

My head pounded, and I rolled over, exhausted. I didn’t want to open my eyes, but I was unbearably thirsty.

“Are you awake?” I heard a gentle voice say. Startled, I opened my eyes and anxiously looked toward the

voice.