Housewife Gone Wild

Chapter 376

I lowered my gaze, my voice soft. “Nathan, for adults, life is more about weighing pros and cons, making compromises. Do you really still believe in the power of love?”

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I let out a quiet sigh. “Love is a luxury–it takes two people who truly want each other, the blessings of everyone around them, and time. It has to survive the journey from passion to something steady and calm, discovering new things with someone who’s become familiar.”

Nathan looked at me, stunned.

I took a deep breath. “Loving someone is easy. The hard part is sticking with it for the long haul. When my marriage with Jared settled into routine, he wanted to relive the journey of love with someone new.”

“I’m not him, and I never will be,” Nathan said, his voice low and hoarse. “You haven’t tried with me. How do you know I’d end up

like him?”

“I don’t have time to try. I have to make a choice now,” I said, biting my lip. “Nathan, the Chancellor Family helped you out. You owe them, and you know it.”

“I can repay their kindness with money,” Nathan said. “I’ve got enough now. I can pay back what I owe the Chancellor Family.”

“The Chancellor Family doesn’t care about your money. What they want is you–the perfect catch for their daughter, because she likes you,” I said, looking at Nathan. Sometimes, I really think he’s too naive.

Nathan’s face turned pale.

real prize they’re after,” I said

bitter, self–mocking smile. “Maybe if I’d never met you, never been with you, I would’ve just gone along with whatever

forget about me right now,” I said, my voice cold

you think I am, a robot? You can’t

For a moment, it felt like we’d hit

make a clean break and go back to where we belong. It’s for the best,” I said, standing up, ready

reached out and grabbed my arm. “Fate brought us together–it’s not just a coincidence. Will you wait for me? I’ll go talk to the Chancellor

Nathan’s gaze was

I could tell he wasn’t

replied, his gaze growing steady.

want to hurt your family, and don’t want to make things hard for you,” I said, shaking

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to do anything. Just wait for me,” Nathan pleaded softly. “Just give me a little time.

a second. Was he talking

was silent and murmured, “After everything we’ve shared, all the closeness and intimacy… In my heart, you’ve already been my wife. I just can’t accept us turning into

through the walls I’d built around my heart, and

about to break loose.