Housewife Gone Wild

Chapter 30

Chapter 30

Jared’s first question was about my lunch plans.

The scent of roses intensified as he approached. I schooled my features into indifference. “Cafeteria.”

Our company cafeteria would make me special dishes if I asked.

He watched me for a moment. “Come to lunch with me and some friends.”

Jared’s inner circle consisted of three childhood friends–two men and a woman, one couple dating since college.

In six years of marriage, I’d met them maybe five times. His invitation caught me off guard.

“Are you sure?” Not that I minded going if he wanted me there.

“Why not? They know you.” His eyes traveled over my outfit. “When did you get this? I don’t remember seeing it before.”

I gave a small smile. “Complete closet overhaul. What do you think of the dress?”

Jared’s lips thinned slightly. “Meet me downstairs in ten.”

Men were so predictable. For years, Jared hadn’t noticed what I wore, but this curve–hugging dress suddenly made me visible.

If visual appeal was what worked, I’d play the game.

If he saw me as nothing but a trophy, I might as well look like one.

His sudden interest in showing me off to friends spoke volumes.

didn’t bring me along as his

into his car ten

his warm fingers intertwined with mine. My eyes snapped open to find

so soft,” he murmured. “All that extra care you’ve been taking

cheap,” I said dryly. “I’ve been spending a fortune

He pulled a platinum card from his

I ever let you go

Jared wasn’t laughing. His hand clamped down on mine. “Are you seriously thinking

just

overthink it.” He squeezed my other hand, and then stiffened.

washed over me. I’d promised on our wedding day never

no, where is it? Did I lose

1/3

forehead creased. “A diamond ring

“I dropped from

he said, patting my hand. “We’ll buy a

I’d rather

Jared was old–fashioned that way. In his mind,

don’t you give me the money and let me choose

hold of my hand, absentmindedly stroking my fingers while he

hanging up, Jared said, “I’ve got things to do this afternoon. Go pick it out yourself–I’ll have the money sent

his arm and conveniently forgetting

Jared sent the money, I’d quietly save it all. As for the

was worth.

were already there–all

family allowances, Jared had already taken over the family business. Same

bright female

and the soft lilt of her Shaville accent, she had that