3.79 % Chapter 7 Chapter 7 When my mom found out about my divorce , she didnt blame me . She said fate was preordained , that Nathaniel wasnt a good person , and that getting divorced was a blessing . She worried I was feeling down , cooking me all sorts of delicious meals to cheer me up . I gained five pounds within a week of returning home . Then I started job hunting and soon landed a position as a designer . I never expected my boss would be an old high school classmate , Atlas Whitmore . I had majored in jewelry design in college , but I hadnt worked in that field right after graduation to land a job faster . Atlas was just as refined as ever . Beyond the design work , Atlas handed me the entire studio to manage . It was busy but fulfilling . As I got to know Atlas better , we occasionally grabbed dinner after work . He didnt act like a boss , and we had a great time chatting . If it werent for Nathaniel returning , my good mood wouldnt have been spoiled . Nathaniel glared at me as if I had betrayed him . Celeste , is this why you refused me ? Then he glanced at Atlas and scoffed , A guy like him isnt even worth my little finger . I got furious at his insult toward Atlas . Nathaniel , you cant talk about him like that . Hes a thousand times better than you . Youre selfish , hypocritical , and cold blooded . Besides money , you have nothing , I retorted . Nathaniels face darkened immediately . Celeste , Ill give you one last chance . Do you want to remarry me or not ? he asked . I laughed . Even if he was begging for me back , he acted like he was doing me a favor . What a joke . Nathaniel , hear me clearly . I wont remarry you , I replied . 19:40 Divorced From The Pretender . 3.9 % Chapter 7 He shrugged it off : Dont think I dont know youve been waiting for me to come back . Who else would want a woman like you ? Ive used you for three years … Before he could finish , Atlass fist slammed into Nathaniels face You scumbag ! Nathaniel stumbled back , blood triclding from his lip as he widened his eyes . You dare hit me ? Atlas didnt answer . He swing again . Nathaniel was used to being pampered and didnt stand a chance against Atlas , who had him pinned to the ground , taking the beating . Worried about Atlas facing retaliation , I rushed over to pull him back Nathaniel thought I was feeling sorry for him , but I scoffed , Teel sorry for you ? You dont deserve it at all . Of course , he didnt ! I stomped hard on his hand , making him yelp in pain . Then , I dragged Atlas away . Once outside , seeing the bruises on his face , I felt a rush of guilt . Im sorry , let me get you some medicine . Atlas shook his head . Its just a scratch . Itll heal . I hung my head silent . Atlas reassured me , If he bothers you again , just tell me . Ill deal with him . He cant beat me anyway , He made me chuckle . Atlas laughed too . But Nathaniel still hadnt given up , chasing me to my home . My mom chased him off with a broom . Nathaniel started his theatrics , kneeling at my doorstep , saying he would stay there and keep kneeling unless I forgave him . I could tell that he had no genuine feelings for me only pretense . So , I splashed a bucket of cold water right on him . 19:41 Divorced From The Pretender , 4.29 % Chapter 7 Nathaniel was furious and stormed out , drenched . I felt pretty good after getting rid of Nathaniel , but my happiness was short lived when my father suddenly collapsed . I rushed her to the hospital , and after some tests , we found out he had uremia . Just as I was trying to process the shocking news , I learned that the surgery would cost 500,000 dollars . It felt like a bolt from the blue . I didnt have that kind of money . But what would happen to my father if I couldnt come up with it ? In despair , I stood in the hospital corridor , and when I looked up , there was Nathaniel right in front of me . 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