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

Chapter 376

I lowered my gaze, my voice soft. “Nathan, for adults, life is more about weighing pros and cons, making compromises. Do you really still believe in the power of love?”

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I let out a quiet sigh. “Love is a luxury–it takes two people who truly want each other, the blessings of everyone around them, and time. It has to survive the journey from passion to something steady and calm, discovering new things with someone who’s become familiar.”

Nathan looked at me, stunned.

I took a deep breath. “Loving someone is easy. The hard part is sticking with it for the long haul. When my marriage with Jared settled into routine, he wanted to relive the journey of love with someone new.”

“I’m not him, and I never will be,” Nathan said, his voice low and hoarse. “You haven’t tried with me. How do you know I’d end up

like him?”

“I don’t have time to try. I have to make a choice now,” I said, biting my lip. “Nathan, the Chancellor Family helped you out. You owe them, and you know it.”

“I can repay their kindness with money,” Nathan said. “I’ve got enough now. I can pay back what I owe the Chancellor Family.”

“The Chancellor Family doesn’t care about your money. What they want is you–the perfect catch for their daughter, because she likes you,” I said, looking at Nathan. Sometimes, I really think he’s too naive.

Nathan’s face turned pale.

the real prize they’re after,” I said coldly,

never been with you,

now,” I said,

think I am, a robot? You can’t just flip a

stunned. For a moment, it felt like we’d hit

Let’s just make a clean break and go back to where we belong. It’s for the best,” I said, standing up, ready to

out and grabbed my arm. “Fate brought us together–it’s not just a coincidence. Will you wait for me? I’ll go

to look at him, and Nathan’s gaze was unwavering. “I won’t let you get hurt because

it easy,” I said. I could tell he wasn’t thinking straight right

his gaze growing

family, and don’t want to make things hard for you,” I said, shaking my head. I’m just not brave

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for me,” Nathan pleaded softly. “Just give me a little time. Promise me you won’t

froze for a second. Was he talking about

the closeness and intimacy… In my heart, you’ve already been my wife. I

eyes burned. His words smashed a crack right through the walls I’d built around my

about to break loose.