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?”

with

Jared sounded

her gruel, piping up, “Mom, didn’t you always bug Dad to let you visit his office? This is your chance, so

Jared rarely ever invited me to work events. And avoiding Tracy wasn’t like me at all. I switched gears.

“You just said you had a lesson. You

laugh. “I never

but pleased, as if he thought I was

want to take dancing and

problem with it. “We don’t need you to bring in

a lazy housewife anymore.” I held his gaze, firm. “I want my own career. I hope

the table and

I didn’t say a word, but

of the house and Yvonne. If you need cash, just

his pocket and dropped it on the

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at the card, a small laugh slipping out. No doubt

and family–focused–the kind of wife

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