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

Chapter 54

The tension lingered. As Nathan kept looking my way, I wondered if I had gone too far. I didn’t plan to keep up with him, but I still teased him carelessly. That was irresponsible.

“Mr. Hallman, I’ve got work to do. Could you leave?” I asked.

“I can give you some advice,” Nathan said, looking sad but staying.

“No, I can handle it.” Nathan and I weren’t even friends; it was better not to ask for help.

“Victoria, when are you getting a divorce?” Seeing my cold attitude, Nathan suddenly asked a personal question.

I was startled, remembering last night’s argument with Jared. A divorce might happen soon. “Why are you asking? It’s not polite to pry,” I said sternly.

“Sorry, I just care about you,” Nathan said, his eyes warm as he looked at me.

“Even after divorce, I don’t plan to date soon. Don’t waste your time, Mr. Hallman,” I said calmly.

knowing smile in his eyes, like he was

“Have you

and he looked flustered. “Yes, it’s been a long

leaning back in my chair, my face cold.

clear, and he seemed hurt. “I won’t cause you much trouble;

stared at him, quiet but seething

love me forever and grow old by my side. But the truth was that promises were

my next romance would be all about what was in

love, pure and hopeful. I couldn’t bear to crush his dreams. That was why

on your first marriage; I’m on my second. We’re not

and said, “I’ll take you out to dinner another time. If you need anything, just call

curiously; he hadn’t really answered my

me too much, but I had a hunch he wouldn’t give

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called me. She said that she was getting out of the hospital and wanted me