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

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Jared trapped me in his arms, his lips claiming mine. He seemed to know I’d fight back, blocking every possible escape,

I shoved at him angrily, but Jared wouldn’t let go, not until I bit him hard enough to draw blood. Only then did he finally let me go.

In a fit of rage, I slapped him across the face.

Jared’s lips were smeared with blood, his handsome face turned aside, the mark of my hand standing out clearly on his porcelain-

white left cheek.

“Jared, I’m not your wife anymore,” I snapped, my voice trembling with anger. “Even if I still were, you have no right to force me.” I was already irritated because of Nathan, and Jared acting like this? I really can’t stand it.

Jared ran his tongue over the spot where I’d drawn blood, his eyes flashing with a teasing, almost provocative smile.

“When did you get so fierce?” he asked, grinning at me. He didn’t look mad at all–if anything, he seemed to be enjoying getting slapped by me.

I was so mad I couldn’t even get the words out. I turned my back on him. “Don’t try to take advantage of me while I’m down,” I snapped. “Even if I break up with Nathan, there’s no way I’m getting back with you.”

eyebrow, his voice smooth but with a hint of

was pulling the same moves on me

life, Jared had spoiled Tracy rotten, throwing money and resources at the Darwin family–he literally bailed them out with billions. Is he trying to

that mean if I just copy Tracy’s tricks, he’ll throw billions

and desire flicker across his own. His gaze grew deep and intense as he said, “I know you don’t trust anyone right now, you

dull and defensive. “I don’t want to hear any

said, lounging back on the bed with his long legs crossed, looking lazy and at ease. “You’re all about the money and your career now, right? How about I let you run part of my business? I’ll cut you in on the biggest

my lips. “Did you feed Tracy the same lines? Is that why she

his tone cool. “I don’t hand out chances to just

a little wary. “So what do have to

dropping low and intense. “You

you just want me to

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