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

Chapter 28

I avoided mother–daughter bonding whenever possible. But when forced, I endured it.

Jared drove us himself while his driver collected Yvonne.

My memories from before were fading, and this life wasn’t following the same script. I had no idea what would happen next -but whatever it was, I refused to be walked over again.

Jared had chosen an upscale Falansia bistro. When we arrived, Yvonne was sprawled across the sofa, her young face already bearing the cynical expression that didn’t belong on a child.

“You’re late,” Yvonne said by way of greeting, her voice dripping with teenage disdain.

“We hit some traffic,” Jared offered quietly. “Order whatever you’d like, sweetheart.”

the greasy fried food,” Yvonne demanded,

these “unhealthy” foods, leading to

I stayed silent, “Those will upset

saying no again, isn’t she?” Yvonne curled into a defensive ball, her small back turned to us. “It’s not

her have what she wants,” I said, sinking into the chair

allow this?” Jared’s eyebrows shot up at my sudden

few choices. We adults get to pick every meal, while they eat what we decide. From now on, I won’t be so strict about what you eat, Yvonne. Go ahead and order whatever

to cling to my arm. “Mom, you should’ve done this ages

wine–paired steak, foie gras, and

rang, he excused himself to take

dug in with childish enthusiasm. “Mom,” she said between. bites, “my leg still hurts. Can I

her hopeful expression, I took a slow sip of wine and said flatly, “Take it