Chapter 13

The scene in those photos looked warm and cozy, but to me, it was nothing short of humiliating.

I knew exactly why that woman had posted them–I’d blown off the event she organized, and now she was getting revenge by exposing my messed–up family situation and making me look like a total joke. What a low blow.

I didn’t let her get away with it. As soon as I saw those photos, I called her.

“Victoria?” she answered, sounding all smiley.

“Delete those photos from your Twitter,” I said, my voice cold.

Her smile vanished from her tone, and her voice oozed with fake innocence. “What? I was just sharing some cute pictures of the kids baking cakes together.”

“But your little feel–good moment doesn’t give you the right to mess with someone’s marriage. I know your husband does business with the Holcombs. Jared might be easy–going, but if he catches wind of these photos…” I trailed off.

sounds like he wants a son. And his assistant gets along well with

too perfect, go ahead and check your husband’s

hung up with

them got

to stay toned before finally falling asleep. That night, Jared didn’t bring Yvonne

was eating breakfast when Sally, my mother–in–law, walked in. She was in her fifties, a little plump, with that obvious money vibe. Her hair was a bold

Sally,” I said, standing

you didn’t even pick

suddenly remembered how sneaky Yvonne was. She’d go around spreading rumors,

couldn’t argue.

explained, “Yvonne’s six now–she’s a big girl. I just want her to learn to be independent. It’s not as serious as

needs your love more than anything. And listen, girls are sensitive about their appearance. You can’t keep hitting her–what if you leave a mark? She’s

wasn’t a boy, but she looked and acted so much

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