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

slid into his car ten minutes later, I

mine. My eyes snapped open to find his hand holding

examined my fingers with care. “Your hands are so soft,” he murmured.

let him keep holding them. “Beauty doesn’t come cheap,”

afford it.” He pulled a platinum card from

it with a smile. “How could I ever let you go when you spoil me like

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

just

my other hand,

I’d promised on our wedding day never

no, where is

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diamond ring doesn’t just

“I dropped from

him completely. “Don’t worry,” he said, patting my

at home.” Truth was, I’d rather have the cash

that way. In his mind,

the money and let me choose my own ring?” I

slightly when his phone rang. He kept hold of my

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

arm and conveniently

the money, I’d quietly save it all. As for the wedding ring, some thrift store

was worth.

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

had already taken over the family business. Same privileged upbringing, but he was clearly

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