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

As he worked, he spoke softly. “They’re being so childish, fighting over you in public like that. Don’t they realize they could ruin

your reputation?”

“Yeah, they really are being childish,” I murmured, lost in the feeling of his hands. For some reason, what he said actually made

sense.

Ryan continued, “If this ever happens again, just let it go. Do what you did today–just dip out. That’s the smartest move.”

“Alright,” I replied softly, eyes shut.

“Are you drunk?” Ryan asked, suddenly leaning in close.

I was already leaning back, and when he moved in so close, I instinctively opened my eyes. Our eyes met, and for a moment, I couldn’t breathe.

Ryan’s face was just unfair–young, ridiculously good–looking, like the sun coming up after a long night. He didn’t even have to try; he was just naturally that charming.

I couldn’t look away, totally caught up in staring at him.

His lips were that fresh, dewy rose color, soft and inviting, and when he flashed those perfect white teeth in a little smile, it was honestly impossible not to get drawn in.

By the time I realized he was doing it on purpose, my heart was already pounding, way ahead of my brain or my expression.

checking me out like I was a masterpiece, his eyes scanning

it, so I squeezed my eyes shut,

fingers from my temples down to my cheek, then suddenly bent over me from behind and

sweet, like rain–kissed grass, and my whole

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pushing him away,

way too much–way too hot. I couldn’t handle

giving me this totally innocent

stunt!”

a depth in Ryan’s eyes that didn’t match his age. He lowered his voice and asked, “So, are you and Nathan officially

and I

I decided to use that as an excuse, hoping it would make

a falling out,” I said,

gave me this look I couldn’t quite read, his eyes

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a little flustered and escaped to the kitchen, pouring myself

consider me?” Ryan asked, not pushing about Nathan anymore, just looking at me

met his eyes and said seriously, “Honestly, I just want to put all my time into my career. Love is way