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.

of smiled to myself. I’d gotten to him. He left because he was that

a shower. As the hot water ran down my shoulders, I realized my mind felt completely clear. I was relaxed, at peace in a way I’d never known

night got, the more restless I’d feel, like my chest was crawling with ants. I’d wait, hopeful, only to be let down again

that cold look on his face, it crushed me a little

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 it had drunk up the

start my nighttime skincare routine.

lately. He was somehow full of energy. I ignored him and went straight

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

popped against my tender skin. The necklace made the whole look

honey.” Jared had just given me a

husky. His

bent down and scooped me

he barely wanted