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

Chapter 42

Chapter 42

My words hit Jared like a punch to the gut, jolting him out of his daze. He stared at me in shock, not saying a word for at least five seconds.

I held his gaze, calm and steady, neither backing down nor trying to soften what I’d said.

He probably thought I was losing it. Maybe he would get mad and ask for a divorce when seeing see act so irresponsibly.

Suddenly, the car swerved hard to avoid a cyclist.

I was thrown forward and ended up across Jared’s chest, my hands gripping his shirt tightly.

I heard a soft chuckle escape Jared. After staying frozen in his arms for a few seconds, I quickly sat up, feeling unable to breathe.

“Victoria, we have been married for so long. Love isn’t what it used to be,” Jared said, dodging the real issue.

need love? Should we just act like siblings instead? You can be the brother, and I’ll be the

you’ve gone too far!” Jared cut

and Jared didn’t bother to talk to

a stop in the villa’s driveway. The atmosphere was thick with tension

back yet,

down as I headed upstairs. Maybe after this fight, I would actually

me out for ten days, maybe even half a month.

from the drinks earlier, I eased into the tub, added a few drops of rose essential oil, and

cold, distant husband. There was just the warm water, gently soothing my nerves. The silence felt peaceful, and

out of the bathroom, I spotted Jared sitting on the other side of the bed. He had showered too and was flipping through a

he should have been avoiding my room for at least ten days, maybe even half a month. But instead, he acted completely differently. It

up as I walked out, and I caught his gaze. I was wearing a white silk nightgown that barely covered anything, my skin glowing in the dim light. If there was a definition of

a moment before asking in a low voice, “So, can

suffocating atmosphere. I wasn’t in the mood

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