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.

just because we’ve been together, we don’t need love? Should we just act like siblings instead? You can be the brother, and I’ll be the sister. Let’s treat our home like a hotel

too far!” Jared cut me

quiet right away, and Jared didn’t bother

driveway. The

and Joyce hadn’t come back yet, so the whole villa was

I kept my head down as I headed upstairs. Maybe after this fight, I would

about Jared, whenever I pissed him off, he would freeze me out for ten days, maybe even half a month. I thought

the drinks earlier, I eased into the tub, added a few drops of rose essential oil, and closed my eyes, just enjoying

warm water, gently soothing my nerves. The silence felt peaceful, and I couldn’t help but feel

other side of the bed. He had showered too and was

room for at least ten days, maybe even half a

wearing a white silk nightgown that barely covered

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

away and escape the suffocating atmosphere. I wasn’t in the mood for him

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