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

He stared blankly at our intertwined hands, looking dared and a little test for a moment.

I lowered my voice, speaking softly, “Everyone fa

highs and lows in life, but don’t give up so easily

“Victoria, i know you’re trying to get me to look on the bright side, but honestly, a falling out with the Chancellor Family is unavoidable right now — they’re furious.” Nathan said bitterly, shaking his head. “But I don’t regret my choice.”

“Nathan, you’re an adult. Don’t let pride or impulse drive your decisions,” I sighed softly. “The Chancellor Family just wants their daughter to have a good future.”

Nathan nodded. “Yeah, I understand their intentions. I even talked things over with Emily Chancellor. When you broke things off with me, I considered trying to make it work with her, but I just couldn’t force

He gave a wry smile. “Emily really is a good person, but stak

her whole life on me–it wouldn’t be fair to her. She deserves better.”

I looked at Nathan, knowing he was being completely honest with me. He gave it his all, but it just didn’t work out.

“Maybe I’m the one who shouldn’t have gotten involved,” I said, guilt washing over me. I was the reason everything got so complicated. Nathan suddenly grabbed my hand, his voice clear and unwavering. “Victoria, if you hadn’t shown up, I’d have spent my whole life regretting it.”

I was stunned for a moment, realizing just how bittersweet a secret crush could be maybe it really would have turned into a lifelong regret.

“Let’s not dwell on that. Let’s talk about your company instead,” I said, steering the conversation back.

“Not much to talk about.

felt, and honestly, that was the outcome

how much pressure he was under–I couldn’t bear

rehe surprise whole

ate. “You coming to see me is a

your whole life,” I said with

just laughed. “But that’s what keeps me going. If my heart’s not full, how am I supposed to face all the stress and challenges

help but laugh too. “You know, you actually make a

with days of pent–up longing as he looked at

me–I really did love this man. When I saw the clarity in his eyes, like he’d found something priceless, I couldn’t

time,‘ I thought.

someone for a fake marriage. But why bother faking it when there’s someone real who actually wants

me?

I didn’t even need to get married. As long as I could pick things up with Nathan

and I got

my place,” I said. “I came back in such a

I’ll

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told his driver to head off, then slid into the