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

Chapter 547

Honestly, out of all the guys who’d tried to win me over, Edward was hands down the most thick- skinned. He was totally relentless.

He just kept coming at me, never backing down, like he was made of steel or something.

I was already fuming after dealing with Fiona, and now that Edward showed up, all I wanted was to

steer clear of him.

“You’re done eating already?” Edward asked with concern, a hint of surprise in his voice.

I bit my lip, keeping my head down as I walked past him.

I

“What’s wrong? You seem upset. Did you and Ryan really have a fight?” Edward shamelessly followed

after me.

I walked up to my car, still refusing to say a word. Edward didn’t hesitate–he reached out, grabbed my arm, and before I knew it, he boldly yanked off my mask.

I shot him an angry glare, lifting my head to meet his eyes.

The streetlight spilled across my face, making the redness in my eyes–flushed from anger- impossible to hide.

Edward frowned, his gaze softening as he asked, “Were you crying?”

cling or make a fuss, and I won’t ask for anything. Just let me go, please.” My mind

inside.

thrown by what I’d just said. He just stood there, trying to wrap is

around it.

mess up his future? Ryan’s the hope of your family, the one with real potential. I get it, you care about him, you want to protect him–I

shocked, until that tear at the corner of my eye finally broke free and

when it hit me–I couldn’t keep my cool anymore, no matter

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my tear, gentle but way too close

and turned my back on him. “Even if i break up with Ryan, I’m never getting together with

hadn’t expected me to be so blunt. He just stood there

is wanting the best for someone. So, Mr. Jennings,

head. “Honestly, I don’t

it’s just way too messed up. The gossip and hate would drown me. You wouldn’t get the real me–you’d

stunned, clearly not expecting me to say

you a quieter life, and make sure no one can ever talk bad about you,” Edward said, staring at me, his voice sounding like it

in this world that’s actually peaceful?” I asked, feeling lost for a second, then let out a bitter laugh at

a big deal anyway,”

him.

open the car door, a solid body crashed into me from behind. Edward pulled me straight

Let me go!”

ear, his voice rough as he whispered, “Victoria, how would you know I can’t protect you if you never