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.”

want chocolate, ice cream, and all the greasy fried food,” Yvonne demanded, proving once again

my previous life, I’d kept strict bans on these “unhealthy” foods, leading to endless tantrums as Yvonne fought for every

to me for support, and then murmured when I stayed silent, “Those will upset your stomach, sweetheart. You don’t

defensive ball, her small back turned to us.

she wants,” I said, sinking

eyebrows shot up at my sudden change

what we decide. From now on, I won’t be so strict

“Mom, you should’ve done this ages ago. Then I wouldn’t

house specialties–the wine–paired steak, foie gras,

he excused himself to take the call

she immediately dug in with childish enthusiasm. “Mom,” she said between. bites,

Watching her hopeful expression, I took a slow sip of wine and said flatly, “Take it up with your father. It’s fine by me