Housewife Gone Wild

Chapter 353

Jared had started to feel like a stranger to me, and everything in my life was getting more and more confusing, shrouded in mystery.

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I had no idea where I was headed–like stumbling forward with my eyes closed. But the one thing I was sure about was focusing on my own strength and happiness, not letting love tie me down or break my heart.

Of course, I wasn’t about to turn cold–blooded. I just needed to give my kindness a sharper edge.

When I got back to my apartment building and stepped out of the elevator, I caught a faint whiff of roses in the air.

The motion–activated lights flicked on, and there was Nathan, leaning against the wall with a bouquet of roses in his hands. When he saw me, there was a gentle look in his eyes.

“You’re back?” he asked, always finding ways to surprise me.

I walked over and took the flowers from him, holding them close. “Have you been waiting long?”

“Nah, I just got here,” Nathan said softly.

I opened the door, and Nathan came in behind me.

“Is Yvonne about to start elementary school?” Nathan asked offhandedly.

of wild–having kids young means by the time they’re growing up.

he had something on his mind, but didn’t say

couldn’t read him at all. Maybe he was thinking about wanting a

ever asked me to have

toll on your body. I’ve recovered pretty well from my first, but I have no desire to go through the

selfish, but

Let’s have a drink,” Nathan said

the dining room. “Help

glass, and we stood out

your company going public? I want to grab some of your shares,” I turned

I found out his real name was Nathan Wallace, I immediately decided to put some money into his pre–IPO shares. I just knew he was going to

that. I’ll

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bit off. I don’t want people

said seriously. “I hope you’ll accept

only with

your money,” I said with

don’t care what anyone else thinks. If we’re together, I want to share everything I have with you,” Nathan said, his eyes full of stubborn determination. “Victoria, I’d be really disappointed if you said