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

The storm howled outside, rain hammering against the windows as Jared’s words made my blood run cold.

Why was he asking this now? Was he worried I’d discovered his secret, or was this his way of coming clean? Would he sit me down again to negotiate his relationship with Tracy, just like before? My mind raced with questions.

Back then, I’d been such a fool, clinging to that worthless marriage certificate, refusing to surrender my place.

This time around, I would gladly accept if Jared offered the same deal again, taking only the money and nothing more when I left.

“What’s wrong? Got something to hide?” I asked, forcing a teasing tone I didn’t feel.

Jared was dangerous–a man who could smile while burning with rage inside, and then retaliate in ways his victims never anticipated.

act of caring about our marriage, I’d lose everything. My safest move was to take the money and run. As for child support,

“Don’t believe anything you hear. They’re just rumors without substance. Yvonne is still young, and we need to think of her

behavior with the Jared I knew. His suggestion to ignore the rumors while using our daughter’s youth as justification made me wonder if he was avoiding confessing his affair with

but wouldn’t admit it, making me question myself while denying every rumor. Still,

said, stepping closer with a carefully crafted smile. “You’re the only one I

of hair from my face. “How

I replied, turning toward the rain–smeared window. “You should go home ahead of me. Yvonne and I… we’re still not on speaking terms.

mom’s place. Tonight, it’s just the

the fabric

his lips brushed my shoulder. “Don’t work late. Go home early.” There