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

Chapter 16

She pouted, “You won’t let me learn? Fine. I’ll get Dad to sign me up. One day, I’ll totally crush you–and don’t jealous!”

you dare get

I knew Yvonne was a gifted kid who picked things up quickly. But jealous? Not at all. I was already ready to cut ties with her. Soon enough, I wouldn’t be in her life anymore.

That afternoon, she stuck to me like glue. While I was in class, she napped nearby. When I practiced violin, she played games, looking bored out of her mind.

Later, I asked if she wanted to go visit her grandma, and she lit up, practically jumping at the offer.

I called Sally. She was over the moon and immediately had the servants prepare Yvonne’s favorite mini cakes and yogurt.

“Grandma!” Yvonne darted into Sally’s arms.

“Oh, sweetie. Look how tall and gorgeous you’ve gotten.” Sally cupped Yvonne’s face, covering it with kisses.

set Yvonne’s backpack on the couch and told Sally, “I’ve got dinner plans tonight. Yvonne can

me. “You’ve been running around a lot lately. Prepping for

“Mom’s always going out to eat. She even had lunch

still a Holcomb, and no mother–in–law would be thrilled to see her daughter–in–law always running

I said, shooting her a warning glance, “haven’t I told you? Kids shouldn’t

She buried herself in Sally’s arms, shooting

had clearly overthought things. She looked at me seriously and warned, “I don’t care who you befriend. But don’t you dare make friends with the wrong crowd. The Holcomb

freaked out, doubting myself and wondering if I’d messed Then I’d clamp down and act “proper” to keep everyone else satisfied.

anything improper, she seemed pretty trusting

the Holcomb residence, I

She got more fired up by the minute, cursing

just let her vent,

she tugged at my sleeve and grinned, “Guess who’s