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

That deep voice startled me, and my fingers, which had been reaching for the doorknob, jerked back like I’d touched a live wire.

I pressed myself up against the door, planning to keep listening in on what was happening outside.

I heard Ryan drawl, “Uncle Ryan, did you really fly back in the middle of the night just to lecture me?”

“I don’t have a problem with you dating, but you can’t just be reckless about it. You said she just got divorced? That’s not going to do your future any favors,” the man said sternly.

“I want to make my own choices when it comes to relationships. Not everything in my life needs to be mapped out by you,” Pyan shot back, sounding like a rebellious kid. “You’ve always tried to run my life.”

“It’s all for the family. Everyone’s doing their part, and none of us really get a say in this,” the man replied, his voice heavy with resignation.

“You got married, got divorced, and even let your kid go with your ex. You already proved that path doesn’t work–so why force me down it too?” Ryan’s voice was getting heated.

The man’s voice grew even heavier. “Just because I messed things up doesn’t mean you will too.”

“You’re older, more experienced, and even more calculating than I am. If you couldn’t handle it, what makes you think I could do any better?” Ryan shot back, his words sharp and biting.

The man went completely silent.

I couldn’t hide my surprise–so Ryan’s uncle was divorced too? It felt like I’d just stumbled onto a family secret while eavesdropping.

I knew I shouldn’t be listening, but I was hooked–I just couldn’t tear myself away.

Just then, the door swung open, and there I was, bent over eavesdropping, my face almost pressed against Ryan’s chest.

down at me, amused rather than angry, and just smiled.

wash over me, like I’d just

nodded toward the door, signaling me to come

into a huge living room. The place was

from the top floor, and even the sunlight pouring in through the windows couldn’t compare to the dazzling glow of

when I spotted a man in his early thirties sitting on the couch. There was something about

us, “Uncle Edward, this is Victoria. Victoria, meet

Edward.”

him a polite nod. “Nice to meet

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height as Ryan, and his physique was just as impressive. Even in a plain white shirt,

his thirties–mature, magnetic, and with

I just said to Ryan,”

face flush with embarrassment

bush. “Ryan means a lot to our family. Hope you

handsome face darkened. He said, “Uncle Edward, seriously, Victoria’s not my

“Face is something you earn, not something

want me here, and he liked me being close to Ryan even

more awkward, I quickly said, “Thanks for being