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

Chapter 104

Chapter 104

Chapter 104

“I was busy. What’s up?” I asked in a flat voice.

“I fell and scraped my knee. It’s all red and it hurts so much.” Yvonne suddenly started bawling.

I comforted her in a flat voice. “Don’t cry. Just be more careful next time.

“Mom, where are you? I want you to come take care of me,” Yvonne sniffled.

“I’m in Shaville,” I said, not hiding it from her.

“Are you in Shaville for work?” Yvonne asked, her voice still choked with tears.

I wanted to say no, that I was here for a trip, but thinking about her hurt leg, I just said yes.

Yvonne kept complaining for a while, sounding all pitiful, but then it seemed like she got another call. She quickly said, “Mom, I’ve got to go. Bye.”

I tossed my phone aside and walked over to the hotel’s floor–to–ceiling window. The sun was sinking in the west, its afterglow lingering softly across the city.

My phone started ringing again. It was Jared calling. I acted like I didn’t see it and just let it ring.

Jared sent me a text. [Where are you?]

replied: [What do you

to see you,] Jared texted back

your business first. I’m fine on my own,] I replied, my voice calm and steady. Gone was the needy, desperate tone from

again, so I picked

exhaustion. “What do you want

don’t really have

Tonight, I’ll take you out for something you actually like,” Jared said in a

her mother’s family was from Shaville and her

two hours in the car just to come to Shaville

obsessed with her.

fine on my own. You should focus on your work,” I replied, being even more

you?” Jared sounded impatient. “Are you

finally realized that Jared was

he suddenly remembered his neglected wife and wondered if I was the

1/2

Chapter 104

between us at all?” I snapped, anger flaring. “If you’re

not doubting you. I’ve already handled everything on my end, Jared replied, his voice calm

didn’t want him coming over because, honestly, the thought of him

into my bed at night? Please. I’m not some dumping ground for

want some time to myself,” I insisted, making it clear

tell him where I was. But of course, Jared

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255