NovelGoldChapter 103
Chapter 103
Jared didn’t stopfrom going on the trip. Instead, he actually brought himself along, which really caught me
off guard. No way, | had to find someone to stop him.
So, | cup with an idea. | set my Instagram so only Tracy could see it, then secretly snapped a photo of our
two suitcases and captioned it. [Getting ready for a trip, starting from the heart.]
Five minutes later, Jared's phone rang.
He was still eating breakfast when he picked up the call. After exchanging just a few words, he stood up and
stepped outside to take it.
My hint must have worked. Tracy must be calling to ask about this.
Jared finished the call and then cback to the table to continue eating.
| waited for him to say there was an urgent matter at the company, then throwa card and tellto go have
fun on my
own.
But even when Warner pulled up to pick us up and we headed out for Shaville, Jared still didn’t say a word about
being busy.
The moment he got in the car, he leaned back and tried to catch ssleep, like he hadn’t gotten any rest last
night.
| slipped on my sunglasses and gazed out at the passing scenery.
In my previous life, | poured all my energy into dealing with family and relationship , never taking the time
to enjoy the view. Now, watching the misty rain outside, | couldn’t help but feel a little guilty toward myself.
But that was not going to happen anymore. From now on, | was going to make sure | saw every beautiful place
this world had to offer, and | wouldn't let myself have any more regrets.
The drive from Hachester to Shaville took about two to three hours. By the twe arrived, the rain had
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtstopped, and the sun was breaking through the clouds, casting a warm glow over everything. It was a whole
different kind of beauty.
Jared rubbed his tired, bloodshot eyes and looked out the window. “Let's get something to eat first,” he said.
I quickly replied, “I'm not hungry yet.”
Jared ignoredand just gave Warner the address of a restaurant.
| pressed my lips together, not saying a word. “This trip is my idea, so shouldn't he at least listen to what |
want?’ | wondered.
When we arrived at the restaurant, | realized it was a traditional Shaville spot.
Shaville cuisine was all about heavy sauces and rich flavors, but the saltiness was always well-balanced. For
example, the aroma filled the air, and the duck was fall-off-the-bone tender and bursting with flavor.
But | was from the south, and | liked my food spicy. These milder, well-balanced dishes just didn’t really suit my
taste buds.
When we got to the restaurant, Jared suddenly said, “Tracy brought a few higher-ups over for a meeting. We'll be
having lunch with them. You don’t mind, right?”
Hearing that, | felt a wave of discomfort. | snapped my head toward him and said, “I chere to relax, not to
be someone’s company at lunch.”
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Jared's expression darkened. “Victoria, it’s just one meal. Do you really have to make such a fuss about it?”
| didn’t get mad; instead, | let out a bitter laugh. “Yeah, just one meal. It's like a single sesseed dropped into
my life- tiny, but when you have to keep picking up sesseeds everywhere, it wears you out.”
Jared's frown deepened, but he didn’t try to comfort me. He just said in a flat voice, “If you don’t want to eat
here for lunch, do as you like.”
“Fine,” | said, pushing the door open and getting out without hesitation. | turned around, flagged down another
taxi, and left without a second thought.
Through the rearview mirror, | caught
a glimpse of Jared suddenly dashing
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| folded my arms across my chest, thinking to myself, ‘Finally, I've shaken him off.
‘Since he went behind my back and invited Tracy to Shaville, then let them be stuck together for all | care,’ |
thought with a
sneer.
Traveling solo felt so free, carefree,
and totally on my terms. | wandered
wherever | wa peg om
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didn’t bother snapping any photos,
just letting the sights sink in and
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| spent the whole day eating, drinking,
and having fun. By five in the m
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Yvonne had calledtwice earlier, but | deliberately ignored her. Now that | was back at the hotel, she was
calling again.
| leaned back on the sofa and answered. Yvonne threw a little tantrum. “Mom, are you deaf or something? |
called you twice, and you didn’t pick up.”
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