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

Chapter 688

Chapter 688

I jumped in surprise and quickly tried to cover her mouth before she could blurt out anything else.

But with a few drinks in her, Elaine was unstoppable. As we got closer, she shot me a mischievous look, then mouthed. “So hot!” at me, making sure Edward couldn’t hear.

“Ms. Murphy, I’ll leave you two alone!” Elaine chirped, making a beeline for the elevator.

It was late at night, the streets still slick from the recent rain, and the chill in the air had only grown sharper.

I was just in a white shirt and slacks, my hair thrown up in a messy bun, makeup still smudged on my face from earlier.

Edward shrugged off his suit jacket and draped it over my shoulders.

“It’s so cold–why didn’t you wear something warmer?” Edward’s voice was low and husky.

I slipped off his jacket and handed it back to him. “Mr. Jennings, I’m home now. It’s warm at home.”

With that, I turned to head for the elevator.

in a few quick strides. “Are you upset because you think I

and said quietly, “Even if you do, that’s only human. I wouldn’t be

Edward stepped closer. “Why did you just leave

look at him, giving a self–deprecating smile. “Sorry, I’m not used to such formal parties. I just felt out of place.

eyes

just wanted to drive him away,

I turned my face away and said

home with me?” Edward’s voice was low, with a hint of pleading. “It’s just too

don’t believe that for

a friend and a colleague. Earlier, I lost my temper because I just feel so insecure when I’m with you. Joel’s just ridiculously handsome,” Edward admitted, stepping right in front of me, his voice low as he confessed his worries. “I’m scared you’ll fall for him, just like you did for

I was genuinely stunned.

Now that’s something I never thought I’d

his gaze, gently tracing his fingers along my cheek. “My ex–wife was head over heels for Joel–so much that she almost lost herself. She gave him everything, but he was just too much of a free spirit. She even made herself sick over him a few times. That’s

I arched an eyebrow. “So in your

that,” Edward muttered, apologizing

smile. “I’m just afraid you’ll walk

genuinely surprised. “Why would you think

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