Housewife Gone Wild

Chapter 7

Melissa was way more panicked than I was. She gripped my hand, terrified I’d make a scene. After all, Jared was a big–shot executive. She probably figured if we caused a public embarrassment, I’d end up regretting it.

“Victoria, I’m so sorry. I–I had no clue…” Melissa stammered, worried I might do something crazy.

I patted her hand gently and whispered, “It’s fine. Where’s our table? Let’s go sit.”

Melissa’s eyes went wide in disbelief–my calm must’ve thrown her off. “Victoria…” she started, then trailed off.

I gave a cool smile. “I know that woman. She’s Jared’s assistant, Tracy. No big deal.”

Melissa peeked over quickly, let out a breath, and led me to our table.

Maybe my dress–part innocent, part sexy–was too eye–catching, but Jared spotted me right away. And plenty of guys around us couldn’t help but look up at me, too.

“Mom!” Yvonne suddenly stood up and called out.

budge. Instead,

hair gently, and whispered something in her

Jared stood

me.

took Yvonne’s small hand, and walked her over. “What are you doing here?” he asked, his eyes sweeping

“Mr. Holcomb, I invited Victoria

and

reluctantly, “Hi,

you’re getting so pretty, and you’ve grown so much

finally at Yvonne. “Want to go

head firmly. “I’m done eating. Tracy said she’ll take me to the arcade later. I

and turned to me. “We’re heading

smile, calm as

not even

their table, grabbed

face full of sympathy. “I’m so sorry, Victoria. I shouldn’t have