Chapter 204

Iglared at Jared, eyes wide with anger. “Were you seriously stalking me? That’s so not you, Jared‘

1 huffed, “And for the record, I used to be a housewife. Grocery shopping and running to the market? That was literally my job. Don’t act like I’s some big revelation. That was my daily life.”

I yanked my hand out of his. “Turns out, with you raking in the cash, all my so–called struggles were just for show. I was only fooling myself.”

Jared’s expression froze as he listened. He said, “Victoria, I know I used to overlook what you did every day. I always know taking care of the kid wasn’t easy for you. I even said I’d hire two nannies, but you ”

“Yeah, I brought it all on myself. I’m not blaming anyone,” I cut him off. This bitterness–rd just have to swallow it alone.

“Victoria, from now on, I’ll go grocery shopping and hit the market with you. I want to blend into your daily life, okay?” Jared looked at me with those deep eyes, but honestly, I couldn’t help finding his words laughable,

“No need,” I shook my head. “Someone as high and mighty as you, Mr. Holcomb, showing up at the market? Please. Your mom and your sister would probably chew me out right there

As soon as I said that, Jared’s face went stift. Yeah, I remembered it perfectly.

Back when we first got married, Sally sat us both down and told me straight up that Jared was a man destined for big things, and I shouldn’t bother him with trivial stuff like family chores.

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much energy, she said. She even warned me not to get too carried away

so obedient. I took every word of Sally’s advice to heart and

up before,” Jared said, looking embarrassed, not even trying to explain himself. But honestly, he really seemed like he wanted

turned and stepped into the elevator, jabbing the close button

on me until they closed,

didn’t know him as well as I

sometimes I wished that you could time–travel back so you could see everything you did and just how miserable I ended up. Maybe then you’d finally get it—no amount of sweet talk was ever going to

parents looked like they wanted to say something

showed up uninvited. I

At dinner, it was pretty obvious that Jared

might not, but i do,” I

parents exchanged a look

my dad suddenly said, “Your mom and I bought some gifts

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