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

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I was taken aback that Ryan was delving into my personal life. Even though I knew he liked me, I didn’t appreciate him asking so straight–up about my relationships.

I pushed him away and said flatly, “That’s between me and him. Don’t ask.”

“Victoria, do you think I don’t deserve to be your man?” Ryan suddenly got emotional and

spoke with intensity.

I turned to him with a small smile. “You’re just like a little brother to me. There’s no way

anything inappropriate could happen. Ryan, I hope you understand.”

“I don’t.” Ryan leaned against the window, frustration in his eyes. “I saw you and him cooking together today. It made me feel weird, like the next thing I’d hear would be a

wedding invite or news of your baby’s one–month party.”

I froze for a second and then laughed at him. “You’ve got quite the imagination,” I said,

rolling my eyes.

“If it was just my imagination, fine. But I’m scared it’s real.” Ryan’s eyes were red as he

looked at me with a sad expression. “You just got divorced. You’re not thinking about

getting married again, are you?”

I shook

that reckless. And you should focus on your studies. Stop worrying so

his head and said, “I tried getting

I thought you’d be less guarded with me, and that’d help

that, my expression shifted a bit. “I can tell you’ve been trying hard. But no

up at me. “I know I was wrong, I won’t lie to

him easily. “You cared enough to try, and that counts.” As

quiet for a moment and then laughed bitterly. “I lied because

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of what?” I asked, curious since we hadn’t known each

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you’d shut me down right away.” Ryan’s eyes got intense. “Scared you’d think I’m too

young. Honestly, I have a mental block about younger guys. They always seem to be

and annoyed. “I can’t choose where I was born, but

like.”

enough.” I cut him off. “I’m not in the mood for romance. I’m glad you

let’s be

head suddenly. “No way. I’m leaving–Hachester soon. I don’t know

days with slow

something’s up.”

more meaning when said face to

from nearby. “Mr. Jennings, the cake’s ready. You

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