After being reborn, I make up my mind to stop chasing after my husband and daughter

Chapter 7

Melissa was way more panicked than I was. She gripped my hand, terrified I’d make a scene. After all, Jared was a big–shot executive. She probably figured if we caused a public embarrassment, I’d end up regretting it.

“Victoria, I’m so sorry. I–I had no clue…” Melissa stammered, worried I might do something crazy.

I patted her hand gently and whispered, “It’s fine. Where’s our table? Let’s go sit.”

Melissa’s eyes went wide in disbelief–my calm must’ve thrown her off. “Victoria…” she started, then trailed off.

I gave a cool smile. “I know that woman. She’s Jared’s assistant, Tracy. No big deal.”

Melissa peeked over quickly, let out a breath, and led me to our table.

Maybe my dress–part innocent, part sexy–was too eye–catching, but Jared spotted me right away. And plenty of guys around us couldn’t help but look up at me, too.

“Mom!” Yvonne suddenly stood up and called out.

budge. Instead, she glanced right at Tracy beside

me. Then she reached out, brushing Yvonne’s hair gently, and whispered something in her ear. But Yvonne just hung back, not

Jared stood

me.

“What are you doing

smiling brightly. “Mr.

nodded politely at her and then nudged

mumbled reluctantly, “Hi,

“Yvonne, you’re getting so pretty, and

finally at Yvonne. “Want to go with

firmly. “I’m done eating. Tracy said she’ll take me to the arcade later.

nodded and turned to me. “We’re heading

smile, calm as could

scene, no anger, not even a question about the short-

back to their table, grabbed their

through the door, then turned to me, her face full of sympathy. “I’m so sorry, Victoria. I shouldn’t have picked this restaurant–I never should’ve let you see