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

“Mr. Holcomb, did you need something?” I asked, putting on my best professional face and smiling.

Jared sighed, pulled up a chair, and sat down next to me. “Did you have a good time on your vacation?”

“Spending my ex–husband’s money and living in the house he bought me? Yeah, it was pretty great,” I said, just to get under his skin.

Jared’s face stayed calm, but his eyes lingered on me, deep and unreadable. “I’m glad you’re happy.”

“You look like you’ve got a lot on your mind lately. What’s up? Can’t make a decision? Want me to break it down for you?” I joked, trying to mess with him a little.

“Help with what?” Jared’s eyes lit up, curious.

“You know, between Amy and Tracy, which one’s more wifey material for you?” I said, grinning.

“Victoria, don’t be so childish.” Jared’s face darkened. “What kind of rumors have you been listening to?”

I shrugged, playing it cool. “I don’t have time for gossip.”

Jared frowned. “I promised Yvonne I wouldn’t get married again, so you really don’t have to worry.”

even asked to sign up for some classes herself. If you have time, maybe

off guard. Jared looked me over again, a teasing glint in his eyes. “You’re looking more radiant than ever. Guess I’ve been a terrible gardener all these years,

shot back, “You plucked me and stuck me in a vase, barely gave me any

gotten strong. When did you get so mouthy?” Jared

about time I started being myself again,” I said with

work. The hotel’s your responsibility now,” Jared said as he opened the

like he trusted me, certain I wasn’t the type to get involved in

he’s got the whole game mapped out, seeing through everything but never

his caged bird or his kite on a string anymore. If

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Chapter 265

free for lunch?” Amy walked over,

Amy’s eyes, which screamed

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so standoffish? We’re colleagues now. Can’t we be friends, too?” Amy

sincere.