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

My nerves had just settled, but suddenly I was on edge again. ‘Wait, Edward’s coming too? Right, he already knows Isabelle has a thing for him. Maybe he’s just here to back Ms. Lynn up. That’s gotta be it -they all know each other anyway.‘

“Uncle Ryan just popped up out of nowhere–don’t tell me he’s actually trying to spark some romance with Isabelle.” Ryan slouched over next to me, sounding all casual.

Even the vibe around him had changed. He used to smell like sun–baked wild grass–fresh and breezy.

Lately, though, there’s this cool minty note clinging to him. Must be some mint–scented stuff he keeps in his closet.

Honestly, it smells so good it kinda gets you hooked without you even noticing.

“It’s pretty popular these days for young girls to end up with older guys. If your uncle and Isabelle really get together, it’d be a good thing,” I said with a smile, trying to keep things light.

“My uncle’s really picky when it comes to romance. Just because someone throws themselves at him doesn’t mean he’ll accept it,” Ryan said, sounding a bit pessimistic. “From what I’ve seen, he’s never met a woman who truly makes his heart skip a beat. Maybe he’s so busy with work that he barely remembers what feelings are even like.”

I felt a jolt of anxiety. Edward really did look just like an emotionless machine, with nothing in his

eyes but ambition for his career.

“It’s actually a good thing for a guy to put his career first,” I said, forcing a smile. “Love is just the icing on the cake–it doesn’t prove anything. But when you succeed in your career, that’s something to really feel proud of.”

Ryan lifted his head from where he was resting on my shoulder and looked up at me. “So, you really think feelings aren’t important?”

I nodded, a little spaced out. “Honestly, people can still do just fine without feelings.”

Ryan let out a sigh and leaned back against my shoulder. The next second, he suddenly pressed a kiss to my neck. His warm breath made my skin tingle, and I instinctively pulled away a bit.

Ryan didn’t agree. “I think feelings matter a lot. They’re one of the best things life gives us.”

I was stumped for a moment, so I just nodded. “Yeah, true. Feelings do bring joy.”

Ryan clasped my fingers in a possessive grip, his voice soft and

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Chapter 519

a sense

guard and just lowered

as we got out, and we slipped in through a

place was already filling up. Ryan and I picked out some low–key seats up

attention.

curtain that shimmered like drifting

around us, people were chatting in hushed voices–everyone seemed pretty hyped for

older folks behind us quickly leaned in to

responded politely, then lowered his voice and whispered to me,

Lynn family was clearly a cut above the

of influence.

chatting quietly, an imposing figure suddenly appeared next

lit up. “Uncle Ryan?” he

really shown

for a

and everyone was bundling

first time I’d ever seen Edward dressed down. He didn’t have that usual intimidating vibe anymore, and

gave Ryan a

even sit down, a bunch of people behind him leaned in, eager to say hi–everyone was practically buzzing

family’s entourage–they looked genuinely shocked and

Ryan, Edward responded