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.

red,” Ryan teased, checking me out like I was a masterpiece, his eyes scanning every

to run for it,

fingers from my temples down

breath was sweet, like rain–kissed grass, and my whole body tingled all

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or pushing him away, Ryan just got

was way too much–way too hot. I couldn’t handle it, so I gave him

giving me this

you right for pulling that stunt!” I snapped,

match his age. He lowered his

Even if Nathan and I were over, I wasn’t about to rush

that as an excuse, hoping

a bit of a falling out,” I said, trying

this look I couldn’t quite read, his eyes so deep it felt like he

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kitchen, pouring myself a glass of water

not pushing

to my senses. I met his eyes and said seriously, “Honestly, I just want to put all my time into