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

Chapter 403

In that instant, I felt like prey being stared down by a tiger, pinned in place by the overwhelming pressure.

Steadying myself, I offered Mr. Jennings a composed smile and raised my glass. “Mr. Jerinings, let me toast you.”

Mr. Jennings didn’t put me on the spot in front of everyone. Instead, he said, “I’ll finish mine, you do as you please.”

He drained his glass in one go.

“Mr. Jennings is already standing up for his nephew’s wife,” someone teased.

“Edward, looks like your uncle approves of you and Ms. Murphy,” another chimed in.

“Quiet type, but you sure know how to pick a stunner,” someone else added.

Teasing remarks filled the air, but they were all just for show.

My nerves were all over the place. I took a sip of my drink and looked over at Mr. Jennings.

Mr. Jennings set his glass down and turned to everyone. “I need to handle something upstairs. Have fun, everyone.”

As soon as Mr. Jennings left, the mood picked up again. Ryan had been drinking, and his fair, jade–like features were tinged with a rosy flush.

that dangerous charm unique to someone his age–his

the music, and in an instant, the air was thick with romance as a dreamy melody filled the

couples nearby were already getting ready

already accepted his

out his hand, and I placed mine in his palm. He

dance steps by heart, and Ryan spun me gently around the floor, never rushing. The lights dimmed, making the

more intimate.

between us was

the corner of my eye, I spotted Isabelle Lynn lounging on the couch, chatting with a few girls. Every so often, her gaze would flick

feel that subtle tension between women–no need to guess, it was in

happy about

I wasn’t worthy of Ryan, especially since she knew I’d been divorced. The look on her

foot,” Ryan said with a teasing chuckle,

hit me that I’d been spacing out. I quickly apologized, “Sorry, I’ll pay more

Ryan’s smile grew

would it

my heart felt like it was on fire and

flirty, his mind already wandering to more intimate thoughts. He leaned down and pressed a kiss

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