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.

act like siblings instead? You can be the brother, and I’ll be the sister. Let’s treat our home like a hotel and our

gone too far!” Jared cut

away, and Jared didn’t bother

driveway. The atmosphere was thick with

Joyce hadn’t come back yet, so the whole

Warner drove off, and I kept my head down as I headed upstairs.

out for ten days, maybe even half a month. I thought

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

water, gently soothing my nerves. The silence felt

spotted Jared sitting on the other side of the

my room for at least ten days, maybe even half a month.

wearing a white silk nightgown that barely covered anything, my skin glowing in the dim light. If there was

asking in a low voice,

to get away and escape the suffocating atmosphere. I wasn’t in the

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