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

The guy, a manager from the real estate side who had no idea about my past with Jared, gave a knowing grin. “Mr. Holcomb, you really take care of Ms. Murphy, huh?”

Jared put the glass down, his voice cool. “She is my ex–wife.” The guy’s expression went awkward, glancing from me to Jared and back again.

I snatched the glass right out of his hand and shot Jared a sharp glare. I didn’t need him to

play hero for me.

Jared was stunned, his handsome eyes wide for a moment before he turned away,

shoulders slumped in disappointment as he headed back to his seat.

The lunch dragged on until 2:30 in the afternoon, with plenty of work talk going around. I

wasn’t exactly tipsy, so I planned to hail a cab and head home.

The company car suddenly pulled up in front of me. The door slid open, and Jared was

inside, leaning back as he said, “Let me give you a ride home.”

“No need,” I replied coolly, heading straight for the cab parked behind.

Jared got out of the car, grabbed my wrist, and said, “Victoria, have you even seen yourself

right now?” I was confused.

The cab driver leaned out the window and shouted, “Hey, are you coming or not?”

answered quickly, “Sorry, we’ve got a car.”

“Are you crazy or something? Do you know

over me, his breath a little

worried

him a glare. “You’re the kind of trouble I should be worried

exasperated. “Victoria, do you even know how dangerous you look right now?

as dramatic as you’re making it out to be,” I shot back, hugging my bag

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strode off.

*.65%

trailed after me, his tone gentle but persistent. “Just take

so much as try anything, I’m calling the cops,”

I could only sigh and turn back

jaw tight. “Relax, I’m not gonna force

you do too.”

back in my seat, shut my eyes,

The car crawled through traffic on the way to my

until 3:30.

got out, thanked Jared, and made my way toward the entrance, clutching

Jared was sitting in the car, the door not

locked on me. I shot him a

and play the perfect couple in Shaville for the next

days.