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

I’m really grateful to have such open–minded parents–they’re always the ones who give me the strength to keep going.‘

“Why?” Nathan looked at me, a bit surprised. “It’s just a minor wound. The doctor said the stitches can come out in a week.”

“No way. I’m staying to take care of you,” I said, shaking my head and meeting his eyes with determination. “Don’t try to refuse me. Even if you try to kick me out, I’m not leaving.”

Nathan looked away for a moment, then sneaked a glance at me–his ears were tinged with red.

“I’m sorry, Victoria. Did I ruin your holiday plans?” he asked softly.

“Really, I didn’t have anything special going on. Don’t worry about it,” I said, wanting to ease his mind.

That was just Nathan–even though he got hurt because of me, he was still worried about how I felt. He was so selfless it made my heart ache, and at the same time, I couldn’t help but be moved by him.

“Really? You and Ryan… didn’t you two have any plans for a trip or something?” Nathan hesitated, his eyes flickering before he finally brought up Ryan.

I looked at him, caught off guard for a moment, then just laid it out. “Nathan, I broke up with Ryan not long ago. We’re done for good.”

Nathan looked stunned, staring at me. “You really broke up?”

I nodded. “Yeah, we did. We just weren’t right for each other.”

Nathan’s gaze lingered on my face, as if he was searching for something in my expression.

I couldn’t help but let out a wry smile, reaching out to cover his eyes. “Come on, quit staring at me like that. People come and go–it’s just how life is.”

“How did you guys break up?” Nathan’s voice was a little rough. “Was it his idea, or did you end things?”

I felt awkward, really not wanting anyone to know what happened between me and Ryan. I just wanted to keep it to myself, locked away as my own secret.

I said quietly. “Honestly, it’s really nothing

push. He just lowered his voice and

the window. “After the New Year holiday, I’m coming back to Hachester for work. Jared

for a moment, then he looked at me, eyes shining.

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pressed my lips together in a small smile. “Honestly, I’m just

my fingers, which were lying by my

all the worry, but my fingers were ice–cold. When his warm hand wrapped around mine, I instinctively flinched,

another word. Nathan simply shut his eyes, still holding my fingers

wrapped around mine. We

us anymore–we can’t go back

am cursed when it comes to love. For now, I’m better off throwing myself into work and steering clear of

You pick,” Nathan replied, opening his eyes again. The warmth was back in his gaze,

care instructions,” I said as I stood

“I’ll step out and see what I can find

replied with a gentle smile and a

I headed downstairs and waited for the elevator, my phone rang–it was Jared. He told me someone had recorded a video of us and uploaded it online, which was already stirring up some discussion. He also said he’d taken it upon himself to get all the videos taken down, since Yvonne was in the

one thing I could

me and Yvonne because of you. You need to clean this

and that’s why

got

today I’m the one who should’ve taken the fall,” Jared said, guilt heavy in his

get any worse. But you need to make sure the Darwin family doesn’t drag any more innocent