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

Chapter 209

“Yes. You’re…” I started.

“Ryan Jennings,” he jumped in. “Wow, you really do forget people fast. It’s not like it’s been ages since we last met.”

I let out a couple of dry laughs. “Seriously, what’s up with you? How come you’re suddenly showing up here for a job interview?”

Ryan ducked his head, those long, striking eyes glinting for a second before he said, “My family cut off my allowance, so I figured I’d earn some pocket money.”

The chubby HR manager was moved. “Aw, poor kid. Must be tough at home, huh? Ms. Murphy, I think he’s great. We still need a few porters, anyway. Let’s take him in.”

But I couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off. He looked all clean and polished, with this air of sophistication that set him apart.

Plus, the last time I ran into him in Shariport, he was dressed in some seriously expensive clothes. No way he was actually strapped for cash.

“No, he’s not cut out for this kind of tough work,” I shot him down right away. “Besides, you’re studying in Shaville, so why come all the way to Hachester for a summer gig?

“There are tons of jobs back home. Why make things harder for yourself? Doesn’t add up to me.”

Ryan blinked, caught off guard. But he quickly lowered his voice and said, “I just really like Hachester. I want to stay here for a couple of months. Victoria, come on, let me crash here for a bit, please.”

The HR manager burst out laughing. “Young man, she is married. Mind your distance.”

arms, fixing Ryan with

gaze, his cheeks flushed, and he looked at me like a lost puppy, eyes full of pleading. “I really need this job,” he

you actually see what the job

my looks. I’m stronger than I look. I can

have to do sales, run errands, and the job description is pretty vague. Might be cleaning up, making coffee, or even passing out flyers downtown. You sure you’re up for all that?”

flinch. “I’m good with all that,” he said,

won over and chimed in, “Ms. Murphy, trust me, these college kids are

nodded like his life depended on it. “Honestly, I’ll do whatever. I just need

I tried, I just couldn’t read him. His eyes looked so clear and innocent, but

stay on for a month’s trial,” I said. Honestly, I could really use someone

and set up at a desk not far from mine. He really looked like a

not–quite–new chair, his puppy–dog eyes all wide and innocent, with this

eat, but Ryan was still at his

are you handling lunch? We don’t

nile I couldn’t

Chapter 209

“I’m fine with

before, I figured I’d treat him to lunch. “There’s a good spot nearby. Want to