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It didn’t hit me at first, but the buzz snuck up on me later. I started feeling lightheaded and decided to skip going back to the office.

So, I asked my assistant to drive me home.

She was fresh out of college, and when she saw my Mercedes, her hands were literally shaking. “Ms. Murphy, I only got my license last semester. I’m not sure I can handle a car like this.”

I didn’t want to make things awkward for her, so I figured I’d just call a cab instead.

Just then, Jared walked over and said, “Heading home? I can give you a ride.”

“Thanks, but I’m good,” I said, brushing him off.

“Come on, it’s not safe for you to take a cab like this,” Jared insisted, his eyes flicking down to my collar.

I was honestly a little self–conscious about my chest. Other women could wear a shirt and look effortlessly slim and chic, but me? If

I wasn’t careful, I’d risk popping a button. I always had to pay extra attention.

After a couple seconds of hesitation, I decided to just take Jared’s car home.

In the car, Jared looked me over. “Every time you drink, your face turns red. Try not to drink so much next time.”

“Who can avoid drinking at business dinners?” I replied coolly. “Practice makes perfect–eventually you can handle it.”

“Now that you know how hard it is to make it on your own, do you ever regret striking out?” Jared asked in a low voice.

“Not at all,” I said, shaking my head. “I just wish I’d started sooner. I should’ve gone back to work years ago.”

always ended up circling back to those

housewife.

the seat, leaning back

of the had

that big talk yesterday, and it ended on a

Jared got out and walked

he said in a low,

the ride,” I said,

caught my wrist, his voice dropping to

thrown off. ‘Did he not hear a word

need that much money. You should save it for your daughter,” I shot him

face went rigid for a

not far away, and to my

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totally worn out, but he still walked over with unwavering

my wrist free from Jared’s grip

melancholy look. “Victoria, there’s still things between us we haven’t cleared

the side, sneered,

Jared a cold look. “And what about your boundaries, Mr.

the mother of my child,” Jared replied coolly, instantly putting Nathan in his

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war of words with my head spinning, and couldn’t help but speak up. “Alright, don’t fight over me.