These two were unbelievable. They kept barging in and interrupting me during normal working hours.

Jared, not hearing me say anything, just barged right in.

“Victoria, did you see the gift Yvonne gave you?” Jared asked, and then added, “She spent all night building it.”

Ijust shrugged, glancing at the edge of my desk. “I thought someone left it here by accident. I almost tossed it in the trash.”

My words were like flipping a switch–Wonne’s tears started up again. She buried her face in Jared’s big hand, her little shoulders trembling, looking so pitiful.

Jared was at a loss with me, so he just bent down and scooped Yvonne into his arms. “Yvonne, don’t cry. Mom’s got a lot on her plate at work, I’ll take you out for dinner tonight.”

Yvonne nodded, but when she glanced at me, her eyes looked a bit vacant. Jared ended up carrying her out. I grabbed my water and took a sip. I guessed Yvonne’d come a long way.

If this were my previous life, she’d still be at home screaming at me and throwing a fit right about now.

floor just because she didn’t want to. I’d spend ages cleaning up, crawling around to pick up every tiny shard,

didn’t have to babysit or bend over backwards for my husband. I

to lose their mind. This time, it was Jared’s turn to

got a call from Sally, telling me to join her for dinner that night. It seemed that Sally just couldn’t wait any longer–she was gearing

room, it was like walking into a bustling market- packed with middle–aged

were all Sally’s friends and distant relatives, the kind who’d watched my whole rollercoaster marriage

were all here for me. Was Sally planning to have them/take turns lecturing me tonight? Well, I was already here.

whatever they wanted to my face. I’d handle it

greeted each one and quietly took my seat

They’ve seen it all and

Victoria. Jared’s really good to you. He doesn’t lay a hand on you, doesn’t have any bad habits,

her and said, “What about the silent treatment? Doesn’t

“Jared wouldn’t do

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