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.

more than a shiny accessory. He didn’t bring me along as his wife, but

his car ten minutes

his warm fingers intertwined with mine. My eyes snapped open to find his hand holding

soft,” he murmured. “All

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

it.” He pulled a platinum card

I ever let you go when you spoil me like

hand clamped down on mine. “Are you seriously thinking about

slightly. “I just mean…

He squeezed my other hand,

dread washed over me. I’d promised on

perfectly. “Oh no, where

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forehead creased. “A diamond ring doesn’t

I said softly. “I dropped from 132 to 110 pounds. Sorry,

worry,” he said, patting my hand. “We’ll buy a replacement

was, I’d

don’t count. They’re just everyday jewelry.” Jared was old–fashioned that way. In his mind, only he could buy my wedding band, and I had

me the money and let me choose my

frowned slightly when his phone rang. He kept hold of my hand, absentmindedly stroking my fingers while he

“I’ve got things to do this afternoon. Go pick it out yourself–I’ll have the money

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

for the wedding ring, some

was worth.

were already there–all

difference was that while they still relied on family allowances, Jared had already taken over the family business. Same privileged upbringing, but he was clearly the most

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