Housewife Gone Wild

Chapter 10

Chapter 10

Yvonne’s eyes went wide. “Mom, you look so pretty today. Why didn’t you wear stuff like this before?”

“From now on, I will,” I said, grabbing my bag and taking her downstairs.

Jared was by the door on a call, his face as calm as ever. While talking, he glanced up at me on the stairs–his gaze paused for a moment, as if caught off guard.

Wendy had laid out a big breakfast, and now she was helping feed Yvonne.

I sat at the table and ate slowly, lost in thought. In my previous life, I’d wake up at 6:30 and spend an hour cooking breakfast. After wolfing down my meal, I’d drop Yvonne off at school wearing comfy, worn–out clothes.

I thought I’d touched everyone’s hearts–turns out, I’d only impressed myself. We were loaded, and hiring two helpers was pocket change. But back then, I just couldn’t stop giving.

Jared finished his call, walked over, and sat next to me. “There’s an executive lunch at noon. Wanna come?”

I shook my head right away. “I’ve got plans.”

Jared turned to me, his eyes sharp. “What plans? Eat with someone again?”

got a lesson with a teacher,” I said

Jared sounded taken

always bug Dad to let you visit his office? This

stubborn? Jared rarely ever invited me to work events. And avoiding Tracy wasn’t like me at

just said you had a lesson. You didn’t even check

let out a small laugh. “I never checked

anything but pleased, as if he thought I was being

want to take dancing and violin again. I hired an Englysian tutor, too. And soon I’m

problem with it.

held his gaze, firm. “I want

fork onto the table

didn’t say a word, but the look said

job is taking care of the house

out of his pocket and

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a small laugh slipping out. No doubt my defiance had gotten

I was low–maintenance and family–focused–the kind of wife

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