Housewife Gone Wild

Chapter 405

MC

Ryan finally had the guts to ask me out, and I instantly broke out in a cold sweat.

I knew Ryan really liked me–you can’t fake that look in his eyes.

Right now, I had zero romantic fantasies; all I cared about was staying alive.

“I’m not ready for this so soon,” I said, my gaze flickering.

Ryan froze, then said, sounding a bit wounded, “You got together with Nathan pretty soon after your divorce, didn’t you?”

I couldn’t argue with that. He was right.

“Ryan, do you know what it really means if I stay?” I asked, locking eyes with him.

“It means I’m gonna step up and take responsibility for you like a real man,” Ryan said with a smile. “I’m ready for that.”

My heart was in chaos, and I just couldn’t tear my eyes away from him. When Ryan smiled like that, he was dangerously charming–like a devilishly handsome trickster who could mess with your head.

I always thought I was pretty rational about love, but turns out, I’m not exactly a saint myself.

in my DNA. If things go south, I’ve got no one to blame but myself–it’s all on me, every step, every

Ryan sounded a little annoyed, cupping my cheeks in his hands. “Vic, are you worried I’m not mature

burst out laughing. Honestly, if anyone’s gonna ghost after, it might be

me,” I said, not even caring if he got mad.

not–quite–there stage, is probably

who knows what kind of mess we’ll end

my face and turned away. “Both those guys you were with before–way more

good enough for you. If we get together, people will just laugh at you. I’ll only add more fuel

not that you don’t like

to respond, but before I could say anything, Ryan’s face lit up with joy, and he pulled me into a tight hug. “Vic, I knew you

about me.”

me off–I had no idea how

even just a little, I’ll go along with whatever you say,”

nerves getting the

don’t want to stay, I’ll drive you home. I won’t force you,” Ryan said, his eyes so sincere it

threatened by Uncle Ryan, and that

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Chapter 405