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.

words a few times. Whenever he glanced at me, he

novel.

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

heartbreaker.

really important had just walked in. A bunch of people rushed over to greet

entrance, and his face

next second, he leaned in

chill ran down my spine

Edward casually, not well enough to be close.

I remember,” I said, my voice kind of

started breaking it down. “The Jennings family’s got deep pockets, and everyone’s after their investment. Edward popping up here out of nowhere? He must be here because he’s got his eye on the future of tech. Tonight’s crowd is basically the

it hit me–Edward’s here for business, plain and

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“Didn’t he invest in your company too? Maybe you should go

swamped with people right now. I’ll swing by when it’s

on edge, like there were needles pricking at my back, and all I wanted was to

I need to use the restroom,”

head down the hallway

my dress, I hurried