Chapter 250

Chapter 250

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It was rare to see Jared this unsure of himself. Still, I frowned and snapped, “Don’t I deserve someone better than

you?”

Jared looked taken aback by my sudden outburst. A sheepish grin spread across his face as he said, “No, you do

deserve better. But I’m scared you’ll find someone.

“Honestly, I let you stay at the hotel for selfish reasons. I just kept thinking we’d get back together.”

I stared at him, stunned. I couldn’t believe he’d just said that so openly. I raised an eyebrow and asked, “So, after

the divorce, you’re planning to win me back?”

Jared was a mature, clear–headed man. He wasn’t like those shy boys who were too nervous to speak their minds, blushing and stammering, afraid one’d see right through them–or not see them at all.

In my memory, he was gentle yet sharp, steady but with underlying forcefulness. Just like with his investments, he liked to see right through things before making a move–he’d strike fast and hard, never missing his mark.

Now I could tell he had me in his sights.

Jared nodded and replied, “Yes. I know it sounds ridiculous, and you probably won’t even give me a shot, but I still

want to try.”

end up humiliating yourself.

life.”

want me to put my life on the line just

a fork for a dish they’ve already had enough

freeze for a second, then he gave a

do.”

figured out. Not bothering to tangle with him, I said, “Let’s keep it civil and go our separate ways. After the divorce, we’re just strangers.” With that, I got

Jared hurried after me.

about to cross the street/distracted by a phone call, the green light was already counting down. I didn’t notice until Jared reached out and grabbed my

where you’re going,” he

and waited off to the side. When the light turned green,

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saw him slide into a silver Bentley that was idling at the curb, then pull away. Only then

was so thrilled I couldn’t sleep, imagining us

together. But now, my love for

I took Melissa out for

by the place. She exclaimed, “So, this is the

redo. Damn, Victoria, you’re a real gem. I

happy inside. “I’m finally getting divorced,” I told

me, stunned. She asked, “Jared

“Yeah,” I said.

tongue and said, “That couldn’t have been easy. But seriously,

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