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

long pause, he said, “Don’t believe anything you hear. They’re just rumors without

knew. His suggestion to ignore the rumors while

the pattern. He had broken his promises but wouldn’t admit it, making me question myself while denying every rumor.

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

face. “How are you settling in at the company? You seem genuinely committed to making this

go home ahead of me. Yvonne and I… we’re still not

mom’s place. Tonight, it’s just the two

wearing an off–the–shoulder knit top, the fabric slipping just enough to reveal my smooth, glowing

late. Go home early.” There was a roughness in his voice I. hadn’t