My retort made Jared choke momentarily, his handsome face growing darker.

“This is between us as husband and wife. Don’t drag someone else into it,” Jared said in a lowered tone, but his emotions clearly worsened.

I nodded. It was true; when a guy cheated, the other woman was at fault too, but he was even more responsible.

“Alright, let’s not talk about Tracy. Let’s focus on you. If there’s nothing between you two, why are you so nervous?” I asked sharply.

Jared’s eyes froze for a second, and then he seemed displeased. “When did I ever act nervous? I’m just having a normal conversation with you. Stop twisting things.”

Listening to that, it was obvious he wasn’t genuinely trying to explain anything. He was just using a tough attitude to cover up something deeper. I instantly lost interest in arguing further; I needed to look after my own health and sanity.

“Fine, I got it. I won’t bring up Tracy around our daughter again.” With that, I headed to the bathroom. I thought, ‘If he wants to win this argument so badly, let him.‘

By the time I came out of the bathroom, Jared was gone.

middle of the night, Yvonne crawled into my arms, holding my arm tightly with her little hands. “Mommy, I had a nightmare. Hold

at the little body in my arms made my heart ache. I thought, ‘I’ve decided to stop trying to control her. If Jared and I divorce, I’ll probably see her only

to another city for work, I’ll miss her teenage years and her rebellious phase. I won’t

Jared and Tracy who support her, while I might only call from afar to

her.‘

filled my eyes. I felt so lost inside. ‘How does one live life without regrets?‘

to look for Jared,

dressed and went downstairs, Wendy told me that Jared had left last night. I thought he was probably in a bad mood

eyeing me. “Mom, your clothes have been

“No, by the time you grow up, these clothes will be

said, “My teacher said you’re really beautiful and

more then,” I said, scooping another spoonful

paired with a high–waisted fishtail skirt. Thanks to

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