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

Chapter 553

Chapter 553

I rolled down the car window, letting the cold wind rush in, clearing my head.

Edward’s voice, laced with danger, drifted over. I turned to look at him.

Our eyes met–his gaze was deep and impossible to read.

The wind whipped my hair around, the cold biting through me, and I quickly rolled the window back

up.

“Are you that scared?” Edward asked, his voice softening as he noticed the panic on my face.

“Between the Chamberlains and the Jennings, who holds more power?” I asked, my mind clearing.

Edward chuckled softly, looking at me with amusement. “Worried I can’t keep you safe?”

I didn’t try to act tough. I nodded. “I’m just seeing Ryan. The Chamberlains have no reason to come

after me.”

Edward looked out the window, his voice low. “Fairness is only for a select few. You don’t actually believe it applies to you, do you?”

My heart clenched painfully. I really was too naive after all.

“Was the engagement between Ryan and Miss Chamberlain set up before I showed up, or did this just come up recently?” I asked, my nerves getting the better of me.

about it a few days ago. But Fiona’s always had a crush on Ryan. She’s hinted

that, I felt a weight lift off my chest. As long as Ryan didn’t know, I couldn’t really

about the engagement and still came after me, then

but they’ve got a new up–and- comer who’s starting to make waves. The Jennings family needs to back someone fresh, and Ryan’s the one they’re putting their money on,” Edward said, breaking it down

Ryan’s really headed down a pretty unusual

do you think Ryan is?” Edward asked, his voice cutting through

mind. He’s got layers–sometimes he’s so pure and naive, his eyes clear as day,

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inside.

pretty easy to get along with,” I

you,” Edward snorted. “He’s not like that with other

taken aback, remembering his birthday when Isabelle went after me—Ryan suddenly snapped, and Isabelle was so upset she burst into tears. Later, she

Miss Chamberlain?” I

shook his head.

think so?” My

the look on my face and shut down my rising hope.

voice heavy with disappointment. “I

future for us.”

“Yeah, right,” Edward sneered.

don’t care,‘

in thought, his mood

wondering if maybe it was time to leave Braylin and