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.

Although he seemed a bit down, he didn’t try to stop me. He

had the chance.

we made love over and over, and finally, holding me tight, he asked, “If

couldn’t believe he was asking

said, “You

a moment to think. He clearly wanted me to promise him in

major decisions

not happening,” I replied

paused, looking

lip and asked, “Are you

me helplessly, finally giving in but becoming even

seriously driving me crazy,” Nathan

dressed, and said softly, “Do you remember what I said

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

nodded. “That’s right. If you don’t hurt me or emotionally damage me, I

“Really?” Nathan’s expression brightened

a promise. “Thope we can have basic trust between

always comes with a sense of insecurity.

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