Housewife Gone Wild

Chapter 281

I was taken aback that Ryan was delving into my personal life. Even though I knew he liked me, I didn’t appreciate him asking so straight–up about my relationships.

I pushed him away and said flatly, “That’s between me and him. Don’t ask.”

“Victoria, do you think I don’t deserve to be your man?” Ryan suddenly got emotional and

spoke with intensity.

I turned to him with a small smile. “You’re just like a little brother to me. There’s no way

anything inappropriate could happen. Ryan, I hope you understand.”

“I don’t.” Ryan leaned against the window, frustration in his eyes. “I saw you and him cooking together today. It made me feel weird, like the next thing I’d hear would be a

wedding invite or news of your baby’s one–month party.”

I froze for a second and then laughed at him. “You’ve got quite the imagination,” I said,

rolling my eyes.

“If it was just my imagination, fine. But I’m scared it’s real.” Ryan’s eyes were red as he

looked at me with a sad expression. “You just got divorced. You’re not thinking about

getting married again, are you?”

I shook

head. “Don’t worry. I’m not that reckless. And you should focus

his head and said, “I

a harmless little brother. I thought you’d be less guarded

expression shifted a bit. “I can tell you’ve been trying

Ryan looked back up at me. “I know I was wrong, I

him easily. “You cared enough to try, and that counts.” As I said, some memories popped

quiet for a moment and then laughed

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Ryan’s eyes got intense. “Scared you’d think I’m too young and irresponsible and not see me as a

are young. Honestly, I have a mental block about younger guys. They always seem to be

and annoyed. “I can’t choose where I

like.”

“I’m not in the mood for romance. I’m

let’s be

leaving–Hachester soon. I don’t

the old days with slow horses and carriages.

something’s up.”

things have more meaning when said face to

nearby. “Mr. Jennings, the cake’s ready. You

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