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

Chapter 620

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At half past six, Nathan showed up, arms loaded with bags–he looked like he was moving in.

That’s the perk of having a big shot as a friend–even the stuff they just grab on a whim ends up being a surprise.

“Wow, Uncle Nathan, you brought so many presents!” Yvonne, that little six–year–old, always seemed to have a soft spot for Nathan.

“Happy Lantern Festival, Yvonne! Uncle Nathan brought you something too,” Nathan said, picking out two bags just for her.

“Wait, you didn’t bring me homework for winter break, did you?” Yvonne asked, showing off her gap–toothed grin.

Nathan laughed. “Nope, just a backpack and a plushie.”

Yvonne took a look inside and lit up. “Thanks, Uncle Nathan!”

I glanced at Yvonne’s backpack–yep, that was a Louis Vuitton tag—and instantly felt a headache coming on.

Nathan better not be filling this kid’s head with big dreams. She’s still so little, and already getting gifts this pricey? She’ll be a handful when she grows up.

Nathan walked over and brushed his fingers lightly across my cheek. “You’ve got some flour right here.”

I was totally dressed for a night in–snug beige sweater, blue checkered apron, and my hair just loosely tied back, messy strands framing my face.

Completely makeup–free, just bare–faced.

so I was low–key sabotaging

gave me a slow, thoughtful look, and for a moment, there was

look so gentle tonight,” he said with

caught off guard. Wait, what? I’d gone out of my way to look plain and

for a second. I remembered seeing on TikTok that after chasing all those glamorous, high–maintenance

take a seat? I’ll make you some

me handle it,” Nathan said as he reached over and grabbed my arm. “Just sit

I was speechless.

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guy actually offering

:

so familiar with my place, he even knew

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He’d brought a bunch of gifts earlier that day, but tonight he just came in carrying a single small dark

for me?” Yvonne spotted it right away and

walked in and saw Nathan in the kitchen, waiting for the water to boil for coffee. He went straight over and set the small box down in front of

heart was pounding when I saw that box–no doubt

surprise. “Oh, it’s for Mom! Mom, hurry up and

laugh. “Nah, I’m good. My hands

gift onto the sofa, glancing over at all

sauntered over to the kitchen doorway, leaning

smiled. “Not

are you really after?” Jared asked, his smile all