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

Chapter 301

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I saw he had his laptop open, working right there on my coffee table. “I just wanted to have lunch with you,” I said, keeping the real reason to myself- didn’t want Nathan to worry.

Nathan couldn’t hide his delight. He quickly closed his laptop and came over. “It’s about lunchtime. What do you want to eat?”

I shook my head. “Anything’s fine, as long as I’m eating with you.”

Nathan’s face flushed, clearly embarrassed but happy. He nodded, a little shy. “Alright, let’s head out and take a stroll first.”

“Sounds good.” I grabbed my bag and followed him downstairs.

His driver was waiting downstairs. Nathan asked him for a recommendation, and the driver suggested a nice restaurant.

“Got any plans for the afternoon?” Nathan asked me.

I was supposed to have work to do, but after that blow–up with Jared, my afternoon was wide open. “Nope,” I said.

Nathan immediately reached into the back seat and pulled out two tickets. “A friend of mine is holding a luxury watch exhibition in Shaville. He invited me before, and I thought I’d bring you along this time.”

I’d love to go,” I replied, nodding

fingers through my hair, then cupped the

rang. He glanced at the caller ID, and then shot me a look I couldn’t quite read. “It’s Mr.

nosedive. I said, keeping my tone neutral, “Answer it. If he asks where you are, just tell him the

me a baffled look. “Is

just acting weird again,” I forced a smile

together?” Nathan asked, looking

he’ll find out?”

to be afraid of. I like you, so I

spirit.” I shot him a quick smile. “Go on,

conversation, I could tell Jared

later?” Nathan kept his tone polite. “You two are divorced.

planning to get back together with her? I wouldn’t know. Maybe

put my fork down, rested my chin on my

right here,” Nathan said, his tone unreadable. Then he handed me the phone. “Mr. Holcomb wants to

had lost his appetite too. He leaned back in his chair, looking forlorn,

are with him,” Jared snapped the moment he realized it was me on

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