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Chapter 77
Jared's eyes were bloodshot, like a wild animal ready to lash out. He stared right at me, but inside, | felt calm as
a still lake.
| knew he was mad because | stopped caring about the family, | had my temper, and I no longer tried to please
him like
before.
But | wasn’t born to be a doormat. | didn’t want to start arguing big philosophical points with him, because
whether | won or lost, it would only prove our marriage was falling apart.
In my previous life, | had been a jealous wife, a shrew, a bitter woman. In this life, | just wanted to live with
dignity.
“Honey, | know it’s tough to support the family. I didn’t work before, so | didn’t understand how hard it was out
there. Now | do.
“So from now on, don’t spend so much money on me. | want to learn to support myself,” | said lightly, like a flirty
girl who could leave him anytime.
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Jared waited forto get all teary and say sorry. But | stayed cool and distant. His anger melted away instantly.
We'd been married for over thirty years. | knew him well. His upbringing wouldn't let him lose control or act
impulsively. So he didn’t argue. He just sat down on the couch, looking dark and brooding.
“Sorry, | shouldn't have said those things. | don’t deny everything you've done for this family. | know that since
Yvonne was born, you went through a rough twith no freedom and no social life.
What | can do is give you peace of mind with material things,” Jared said with a heavy voice. He closed his eyes
painfully and added, “Victoria, maybe one day we'll get divorced. When that happens, will you regret it?”
My eyes brightened. | stared at him and asked, “Regret what?”
Jared saw | was suddenly energized again and frowned. “Regret fighting with me, regret your pride being too
strong. Hachester’s not your hometown. You've lived here six years, but other than Melissa, you have no other
friends. If we divorce, where will you go?”
| almost laughed. Jared was stuck in the fake idea that | couldn't live without him. He had no idea I'd broken free
from everything that used to holdback. | was way out of his league. | had nothing to regret.
“Honey, honestly, if we divorced, would you givea settlement?” | flipped my hair flirtatiously and gave him a
seductive look.
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My words stopped Jared in his tracks. He turned to look at me, but only pressed his lips tightly and walked out.
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