Housewife Gone Wild

Chapter 28

I avoided mother–daughter bonding whenever possible. But when forced, I endured it.

Jared drove us himself while his driver collected Yvonne.

My memories from before were fading, and this life wasn’t following the same script. I had no idea what would happen next -but whatever it was, I refused to be walked over again.

Jared had chosen an upscale Falansia bistro. When we arrived, Yvonne was sprawled across the sofa, her young face already bearing the cynical expression that didn’t belong on a child.

“You’re late,” Yvonne said by way of greeting, her voice dripping with teenage disdain.

“We hit some traffic,” Jared offered quietly. “Order whatever you’d like, sweetheart.”

“I want chocolate, ice cream, and all the greasy fried food,” Yvonne demanded, proving once again that forbidden treats were always the most tempting.

previous life, I’d kept strict bans on these “unhealthy” foods, leading to endless

for support, and then murmured when I stayed silent, “Those will

Yvonne curled into a defensive ball, her small

she wants,” I said, sinking

when do we allow this?” Jared’s eyebrows

while they eat what we decide. From now on, I won’t be so strict about

over to cling to my arm. “Mom, you should’ve

Yvonne’s preferred dishes first before selecting the house specialties–the wine–paired

he excused himself to take

in with childish enthusiasm. “Mom,” she said between. bites, “my leg still hurts. Can I stay home a

a slow sip of wine and

Mom, you’re so much nicer now. I love you!” Yvonne immediately curled into my