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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

housewife.

far side of the

of the had

either. We’d already had that big talk yesterday,

up to my place, Jared got

me walk you up,” he said in a

for the ride,” I said, turning

reached out and caught my wrist, his voice dropping to a husky whisper. “So, have you thought about what I suggested

‘Did he not hear a word I said yesterday?

money. You should save it for

went

pulled up not far away, and to

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looked totally worn

yanked my wrist free from

melancholy look. “Victoria, there’s still

standing off to the side, sneered, “Nathan, watch

Jared a cold look. “And what about your boundaries, Mr. Holcomb? Didn’t you

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

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head spinning, and couldn’t help but speak up. “Alright, don’t fight over me. Just go