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.

teased, checking me out like I was a masterpiece,

flirty vibe was making me want to run for it, so I squeezed my eyes

was about to get up, Ryan traced his fingers from my temples down

like rain–kissed grass,

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resisting or pushing him

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

me this totally innocent look. “Hey,

pulling that stunt!” I snapped, shooting

was a depth in Ryan’s eyes that didn’t match his age. He lowered his voice and asked,

over the place. Even if Nathan and I were over, I wasn’t about to

excuse, hoping it would

a falling out,”

couldn’t quite read, his eyes so deep it felt like

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escaped to the kitchen, pouring myself a glass of

you really not even consider me?” Ryan asked, not pushing about Nathan anymore, just

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