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

Chapter 30

Chapter 30

Chapter 30

Jared’s first question was about my lunch plans.

The scent of roses intensified as he approached. I schooled my features into indifference. “Cafeteria.”

Our company cafeteria would make me special dishes if I asked.

He watched me for a moment. “Come to lunch with me and some friends.”

Jared’s inner circle consisted of three childhood friends–two men and a woman, one couple dating since college.

In six years of marriage, I’d met them maybe five times. His invitation caught me off guard.

“Are you sure?” Not that I minded going if he wanted me there.

“Why not? They know you.” His eyes traveled over my outfit. “When did you get this? I don’t remember seeing it before.”

I gave a small smile. “Complete closet overhaul. What do you think of the dress?”

Jared’s lips thinned slightly. “Meet me downstairs in ten.”

Men were so predictable. For years, Jared hadn’t noticed what I wore, but this curve–hugging dress suddenly made me visible.

If visual appeal was what worked, I’d play the game.

If he saw me as nothing but a trophy, I might as well look like one.

His sudden interest in showing me off to friends spoke volumes.

shiny accessory. He didn’t bring me along

ten minutes

My eyes snapped open to find

care. “Your hands are so soft,” he

him keep holding them. “Beauty doesn’t come cheap,” I said dryly. “I’ve been spending a

it.” He pulled a platinum card from

I ever let you go when you spoil me like

said it lightly, but Jared wasn’t laughing. His hand clamped down on

pouted slightly. “I just mean…

He squeezed my other hand, and then stiffened. “Where’s your

dread washed over me. I’d promised on our wedding day never to remove

feigned surprise perfectly. “Oh no, where is it? Did I

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creased. “A diamond

weight,” I said softly. “I dropped from

convinced him completely. “Don’t worry,” he said, patting my hand. “We’ll buy

at home.” Truth was, I’d rather

that way. In his mind, only he could buy my wedding band, and I

me choose my own ring?” I dropped the pretense and spoke

He kept hold of my hand,

hanging up, Jared said, “I’ve got things to do this afternoon. Go pick it out yourself–I’ll

said sweetly, leaning against his arm and conveniently forgetting to mention the card he’d just

all. As for the wedding ring, some thrift

was worth.

we arrived at the restaurant, Jared’s friends were already there–all around our age, all from the

already

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