Housewife Gone Wild

“I talked to Dad about it, but he said going to Shaville would give you more opportunities to shine at work,” Yvonne whispered, seeming to come around.

“Exactly. I want to take the chance,” I said earnestly.

“Okay, but make sure to come back whenever you can,” Yvonne finally managed to hold back her tears.

During dinner, I brought up the situation with Amy, and Yvonne pouted. “I won’t allow any woman near my dad except you.”

I was taken aback. I couldn’t believe Yvonne was defending me like that.

“But you can’t stop him, Yvonne. You’re prepared for that, right?” I reminded her.

“Dad promised me he wouldn’t marry anyone else. If he really does, then I’ll just run away from home.” Yvonne’s mood plummeted at the thought of Jared remarrying.

I paused for a moment, thinking Yvonne might just be saying that out of anger, but I wasn’t upset anymore. Let the Holcomb family deal with their own

drama.

“If you really plan to run away, just call me. I don’t want you to actually get lost,” I reassured her.

“Okay.” Yvonne nodded.

bit down, he didn’t try to stop

had the chance.

over, and finally, holding me tight, he asked, “If you got a new admirer, would you

he was asking me that

bit, my breath unsteady, and said, “You want me to give you a

against me, not giving me a moment to think. He clearly wanted me to promise him in the heat of

wouldn’t make any major decisions

that’s not happening,” I

paused, looking down at

“Are you out of energy?

giving in but becoming even

Nathan complained

said softly, “Do you remember what

you wouldn’t get married, you just wanted to enjoy dating.” Nathan replied,

hurt me or emotionally damage

“Really?” Nathan’s expression brightened

promise. “Thope we can have basic trust between us, and not let our feelings tear

smiled. “Loving someone always comes with a sense of insecurity. No one can love someone while keeping their cool. The

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