hapter 55

Sally thought that since we were rich, I should focus on the family. But this time, I wouldn’t just sit at home as a housewife, no matter what. Money was okay, but feeling worthless and disrespected hurt.

I stood my ground. “Sally, I’ve made up my mind. I have to work. Yvonne is older now; if she’s bored, I’ll hire a tutor for her.”

“No way!” Yvonne shot back. “I’m not taking lessons.”

Sally didn’t look pleased with my stubbornness.

Just then, Jared showed up at the door. He was wearing a suit with a white shirt, looking all professional. When he saw me, he seemed to remember our fight last night, and his face instantly went cold.

“Daddy…” Yvonne, like a sweet little bird, flew into his arms. “Why are you here? Don’t you have work?”

Jared scooped her up and gave her a peck on the cheek. “Daddy just wanted to see you.”

Yvonne asked, “Can you take me out for lunch?”

After things went bad between me and Jared, Yvonne stuck to Jared like glue. Luckily, he was always patient and loving with

her.

walked

lugging a few bags, and squeezed into the elevator. It was tiny and packed. Sally shoved me back, and I ended

I stopped seeing Jared as my husband. Being close to him made me uneasy,

Yvonne in his car, gave the

you,” Jared said

too. So,

me in the passenger seat. He was quiet

driving and stayed

take it personally,” Jared said, turning to look at me as we stopped

my emotions. In my previous life, his apology would’ve made me cry and act all hurt, hoping he’d notice and

words didn’t mean a thing. I didn’t want to show weakness in front of him. I just wanted to talk about divorce calmly.

shocked that I did not cry

all, before I “came back,” I cried at least three times in two months. Each time,

more divorce talk,” Jared

chuckled softly. “Not talking

Chapter 55

problems?” Jared asked, his

paused for a few seconds. “Our life is boring, like plain water. I’m not a great mom and don’t

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