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.

quick strides. “Are you upset

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

why did you leave halfway through?” Edward stepped closer. “Why did you just leave me

not used to such formal parties. I just felt out of place. I didn’t

Edward’s eyes lit

wanted to drive him away, but he actually

said quietly,

Edward’s voice was low, with a hint of pleading. “It’s just

don’t believe that

you. Joel’s just ridiculously handsome,” Edward admitted, stepping right in front of me, his voice low as he confessed

I was genuinely stunned.

Now that’s something I never thought I’d

cheek. “My ex–wife was head over heels for Joel–so much that she almost

me you don’t trust, Mr. Jennings, or is it all women?” I arched an eyebrow. “So in your eyes,

that,” Edward muttered, apologizing for

gave a wry smile. “I’m just afraid

genuinely surprised. “Why would

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