Chapter 10

Yvonne’s eyes went wide. “Mom, you look so pretty today. Why didn’t you wear stuff like this before?”

“From now on, I will,” I said, grabbing my bag and taking her downstairs.

Jared was by the door on a call, his face as calm as ever. While talking, he glanced up at me on the stairs–his gaze paused for a moment, as if caught off guard.

Wendy had laid out a big breakfast, and now she was helping feed Yvonne.

I sat at the table and ate slowly, lost in thought. In my previous life, I’d wake up at 6:30 and spend an hour cooking breakfast. After wolfing down my meal, I’d drop Yvonne off at school wearing comfy, worn–out clothes.

I thought I’d touched everyone’s hearts–turns out, I’d only impressed myself. We were loaded, and hiring two helpers was pocket change. But back then, I just couldn’t stop giving.

Jared finished his call, walked over, and sat next to me. “There’s an executive lunch at noon. Wanna come?”

I shook my head right away. “I’ve got plans.”

Jared turned to me, his eyes sharp. “What plans? Eat with someone again?”

I’ve got a lesson with

lesson?” Jared

slurped her gruel, piping up, “Mom, didn’t you always bug Dad to let you visit his office? This is your chance, so

I being so stubborn? Jared rarely ever invited me to work events. And avoiding Tracy wasn’t like me

just said you had a lesson. You didn’t even check with

a small laugh. “I never checked

anything but pleased, as if he thought

dancing and violin again. I hired an Englysian

Jared clearly had a problem with it. “We don’t need you to bring in

his gaze, firm. “I want my

tossed his fork onto the table and stood

stiffened; I didn’t say a word, but the look

care of the house and Yvonne.

of his pocket and

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out. No doubt

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