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?”

a car.”

or something? Do you know

me, his breath a little rough. “You look way

worried about

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

do you even know how dangerous you look right now? Someone

out to be,” I

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strode off.

*.65%

tone gentle but persistent. “Just take the company car.

try anything, I’m calling the cops,” I warned, scanning the street.

other cars in sight, I could only

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

you do too.”

sarcastic laughs, leaned back in my seat, shut my eyes,

through traffic on the way

until 3:30.

Jared, and made my way toward the entrance, clutching my bag

Jared was sitting in the car, the

was dark and locked on me. I shot him

it up with Tracy and play the perfect couple

days.