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

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I sighed, a little helpless. “Why did you go all out with the preparations? Were you scheming about tonight all along?”

Nathan lowered his voice. “Sorry, but if I’d told you ahead of time, you probably would’ve shot down the whole idea. I had

to sneak around and get it done.”

I felt sorry seeing how hard he tried to please me, and a little guilty too. “You don’t have to apologize. I get it, and ! really appreciate everything. Thank you.”

Seeing I wasn’t blaming him anymore, Nathan looked relieved and happy again.

By the time we were done, it was already seven o’clock. Nathan drove me to an exclusive venue, its architecture radiating

distinctly British charm–almost ethereal in the darkness.

Nathan didn’t take my hand; instead, he simply escorted me inside with gentlemanly grace.

The place was filled with the rich aroma of wine, and the air buzzed with murmured conversations. There were prototypes and design specs scattered around, with groups of people everywhere, chatting and networking.

As soon as we arrived, someone struck up a conversation with Nathan, and he introduced me right away.

All the growth I’d gone through lately meant I didn’t feel insecure anymore. My Englysian had gotten so much better, and I was open to hearing new perspectives without any fear.

glanced at me, he

novel.

eyes–every glance felt like I was flirting with disaster, like

heartbreaker.

was a commotion up ahead, like someone really important had just walked in. A bunch of people rushed over to

the entrance, and his face went a

next second, he leaned in and

down my

knew Edward casually, not well enough to be close. After all, I used to be

I remember,” I said, my voice kind of

down. “The Jennings family’s got deep pockets, and everyone’s after their investment. Edward popping up here out of nowhere?

hit me–Edward’s here

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jumped in, “Didn’t he invest in your company too?

but he’s swamped with people right now. I’ll swing by when it’s less crowded. You hungry? Let’s go

felt so on edge, like there were needles pricking at my back, and all

get something to eat. I need to use

down the hallway

the hem of my dress,