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

Chapter 65

I stood up slowly from that little flirty move and gave Jared a soft smile. “Honey, I just started practicing. You’ve been traveling for days. You must be wiped out. Why don’t you head up to bed?”

I was being sweet and thoughtful, but instead of appreciating it, his face got even more tense. Looked like he’d already taken

a shower.

He was on a gray pajama set, and his short hair was still a little damp, kinda messy. It gave him that rugged, grown–man charm that honestly made him look even more attractive.

But honestly, I was over that face. No matter how good–looking he was, I was just tired of it. “Stop practicing and go to bed,” he said, his tone heavy, like he wasn’t asking, he was telling.

“You go ahead. I’ll be up in a bit,” I said, trying to keep things calm and avoid pushing his buttons.

But he was still pissed. He turned on his heel and went upstairs without another word. I kept practicing for another half hour. It helped loosen me up. I felt more at ease as I made my way upstairs.

bedroom and didn’t see him there, I kind of smiled to myself. I’d gotten to him. He left

mind felt completely clear. I was

chest was crawling with ants. I’d wait, hopeful, only to be let down again

his face, it crushed me a little more. It

finished showering, I let my long hair fall over my shoulders. The thin straps of my nightgown framed my collarbones just right. My skin looked soft and dewy, like

bathroom door, ready to start my nighttime skincare routine.

of energy. I ignored him and went straight to my

touched my neck. Then, in the mirror, I saw a thin chain with a teardrop pendant around my neck. “You like it?” Jared leaned down, admiring

but it popped

had just given me a pricey gift. I wasn’t about

dropped low and husky. His lips brushed the back

I could say anything, he suddenly bent down and scooped me up

he barely wanted to touch me before. No matter how