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

Chapter 661

Chapter 661

Edward’s mom picked the perfect time to call. ‘Did the housekeeper really spill the beans about Edward bringing me home?‘ I couldn’t help but wonder.

Just thinking about it made my nerves start to fray.

Edward shot me a reassuring smile. “Don’t worry, I’ll talk to my mom and explain everything about you.”

“Edward…” I blurted out, my breath catching a little as I called his name.

But Edward stayed cool and steady, like a real grown–up. He just smiled, then walked off to take the call.

I leaned against a pillar, watching Edward not far away, his brow all scrunched up as he talked on the phone. I had no clue what he was saying.

My heart was pounding, like I’d been dropped right into the eye of a storm. Honestly, my confidence was shot.

Edward’s mom grew up in high society, so when it comes to picking a daughter–in–law, you know her standards are sky-

high.

Yeah, I’ve got my own business and a bit of cash now, but compared to Edward, it’s like night and day.

Wait a second…

What am I even doing?‘ I scolded myself.

‘Am I seriously freaking out over the difference in status between me and Edward?‘ I couldn’t believe I was going there.

even thinking about this? Even if he wants to marry me, he still has to

eyes at myself.

giving

turned around and headed back to the table, joining in on the conversation with the

my shoulders like it was the most natural thing in the world. He leaned down,

his–I couldn’t help but let

quiet veranda, where he was waiting for me, a playful smile tucked between

a teasing glint in

couldn’t help but tease me,

out a soft snort, “Worried about what? What’s there to worry

on Edward’s face disappeared in a flash. He stepped in closer, his voice dropping to a low, husky murmur. “Really

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my bravest front. “If worrying actually helped, I’d

couldn’t help but laugh, reaching out to pinch my cheek. “You really don’t sweat the small

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a couple. I don’t

after a beat, he said, his voice low, “My mom didn’t

a second. “That wasn’t what

and showed me a candid photo he’d snapped of me–then sent it straight to his mom. Her reply popped up right away: “Such a gentle beauty. If

him, wide–eyed. “How could

in Edward’s eyes grew even deeper. “I just wanted her to meet you a little sooner. You and my mom have the same

something clicked in my

remembered how Ryan always seemed to be missing that motherly affection, and he definitely had a thing for older women–like