Housewife Gone Wild

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

you should focus on your studies. Stop worrying

his head and said, “I tried getting

thought you’d be less guarded with me, and that’d

shifted a bit. “I can tell you’ve been trying hard. But no matter how real a lie

at me. “I know I was wrong,

As I said, some memories popped

a moment and then laughed bitterly.

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I asked, curious since

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intense. “Scared you’d think I’m too young and irresponsible and

Honestly, I have a mental block about younger guys. They always seem to be missing something.” I

and annoyed. “I can’t choose where I was born,

like.”

him off. “I’m not in the mood for romance.

but let’s

I’m leaving–Hachester soon.

old days with slow horses

something’s up.”

have more meaning when said face to face.” Ryan sounded

“Mr. Jennings, the cake’s ready. You and Ms.

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