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?”

stirring things up between me and Ryan? I’ll break up with him, okay? I’m not going to cling or make a fuss, and I won’t ask for anything. Just let me go, please.” My mind

inside.

totally thrown by what I’d just said. He just stood there,

around it.

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 understand,” I said, taking a deep breath to calm myself. “If he wants to break up, I’ll say yes.

tear at the corner of my eye finally broke free and

couldn’t keep my cool anymore, no matter how much I tried to pretend

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my tear, gentle but way too close

aside and turned my back on him. “Even if i break up with Ryan, I’m

expected me to be so blunt. He just stood there

is wanting the best for someone. So, Mr. Jennings, which one are you?” I wiped my eyes messily and

head. “Honestly, I don’t know. You never

with the nephew and then the uncle, it’s just way too messed up. The gossip and hate would drown me. You wouldn’t get the real me–you’d get a wreck, someone barely holding

not expecting me to say

hide you away, give you a quieter life, and make sure no one can ever talk bad about you,” Edward said,

Is there even a place in this world that’s actually peaceful?” I asked, feeling lost for a second, then let out a bitter

It’s just a breakup. It’s not like it’s a big deal anyway,” I

him.

solid body crashed into me from behind. Edward pulled me straight

me go!”

his voice rough as he whispered, “Victoria, how would you know I can’t protect