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

Edward let out a soft “oh,” his gaze sweeping over me with a hint of surprise. Since it was a formal night, I’d gone all out–a white dress, a warm coat over my shoulders, and my makeup professionally done.

“I’ll text you in a bit,” Edward said, rolling up the window as his car slowly headed toward the hotel’s main entrance.

“Ms. Murphy, what does your boyfriend actually do for work?” Minnie kept sneaking glances back at Edward’s car.

I glanced over too, just in time to see Edward getting out. There was a whole group of people at the entrance, clearly waiting just for him.

“He’s not my boyfriend,” I explained quietly, dropping my gaze.

“Not your boyfriend? Please, the way he swooped in and took charge at the bar last time–anyone with eyes could see it,” Minnie teased with a grin.

I let out a helpless sigh. “Seriously, he’s not. Stop making things up.”

When we finally made it to the gala, the whole place was thick with the scent of perfume. If it had just been one fragrance, it would’ve smelled great, but with everyone wearing something different, the blend was a little strange.

We found our seats, and I realized we were surrounded by minor celebrities and socialites, all dressed to the nines and speaking in soft, polite voices.

Minnie leaned over and whispered gossip about the socialites and stars nearby, with that air of confidence like she owned the place. I listened and laughed, and the mood instantly lightened.

The host came over to greet me personally and even assigned two staff members to stay close by in case we needed anything.

waiter brought each of us a glass of red

to pick up my wine, but then I remembered the awkward moment last time when I got tipsy and mistook

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to skip the alcohol and just asked for a glass

about what Edward just said, I went ahead and put my phone on silent. That way, if he messaged me, I could just claim I never saw

had some new products on display- with tasting

mingled with people, time flew by, and before I knew it, it was around 9:30. I said my goodbyes to the host, and Minnie and I were ready to head

I quickly checked my phone. Sure enough, Edward had called me three times and sent two

one said: “Blocked me

of the hotel before replying. That way, I

my

over.”

but she was already dabbing something on my wrist. “This new perfume

was enough to let