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

Chapter 23

I was ready for his accusations and anger. His words didn’t upset me. I just lay there calmly, meeting his furious, bewildered

stare.

“You’ve treated me well. You were always generous, perfectly polite–a true gentleman in every way. You just… never shared your work life with me or brought me around your friends.

“You simply… stopped loving me. But that doesn’t make you any less of a good husband or father.” My voice stayed even as I held his gaze, stating facts.

Jared’s eyes turned to stone. “That’s ridiculous,” he snapped. “Why would I have married you if I didn’t love you?”

I watched the color rise in his handsome face, his anger giving way to something closer to panic and guilt.

But love doesn’t come

sudden force, his mouth claiming mine in a kiss that burned with anger. His usual tenderness was gone–this was a storm I couldn’t

Pinned beneath him, I couldn’t resist–and

me with urgent purpose, seeking the familiar responses that used to come

first time, he’d actually satisfied me completely. Yet I forced myself to keep playing

I gathered the sheets around my trembling body and retreated

Jared’s thoughts, but he’d broken his own rules tonight. By making the first move, he’d let down his guard- and that first touch might have just

showed me the truth–when I stopped caring and started focusing on myself, unexpected things

need to chase what eluded

gentle with men or love. She had to be tougher when necessary

too soon. I was still half–asleep when Yvonne came barreling in. “Mom!” she shouted, shaking me. “Wake up. It’s playtime. No more sleeping.

had made Yvonne forget all about manners–here she