NovelEnglishChapter 203
She said men never really grow up emotionally they were just big boys who needed someone to rein them in.
But at the time, was so wrapped up ind the bliss of being in love that | didn't take any of her advice to heart
After we got married, | basically let Jared do whatever he pleased, | figured, if you couldn't keep a dog on a
leash, sooner or later it'd get into troub
And back then, | was so naive. | thought everyone went to those clubs just to have fun, and Jared actually
believed he was only there for fruit platters. Now, all I could do was shrug and laugh at myself.
The kitchen was alive with the sizzling and popping of stir-fry, oil crackling in the pan. After six years as a
housewife, I'd gotten pretty talented in the kitchen, | had everything on the table in no time. -
Right then, the doorbell rang. My parents glanced at ine, and I rushed over to open it. Sure enough, Jared was
standing outside. He paused for a moment when he sawwearing an apron.
Maybe seeinglike this reminded him of all those times | used to bustle around the kitchen at home. |
wondered if it made him feel annoyed with ma
all over again.
“What are you doing here?” asked coolly
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“Just cby to see your parents,” Jared replied, holding up some
frowned. This damn man was hauntinglike a ghost these days.
fruit and a bottle of wine.
My dad walked over and said, “Jared, since you're here, chave dinner with us.”
Since Dad had already spoken, | couldn't refuse and just let him in. As Jared walked past me, he glanced at me,
looking a little lost in thought.
My dad was always good-natured. Even though Jared and | were in the middle of a divorce, since things hadn't
turned nasty, he still treated Jared like family and chatted with him as usual.
y for all the trouble betweenand Victoria,” Jared said, raising his glass. “Letdrink three as an apology”
“William, Mariah, I'm sorry f
“Ainght, this is just a regular family dinner, not sbusiness party. No need for all that,” my dad quickly
stopped him, but Jared still drank up the wine.
During dinner, | listened to my parents talking with Jared. He really knew how to work a conversation-never said
a single thing that could piss them off
Instead, he handled everything like a pro, making it sound like we'd just had a minor argument, not that we were
actually heading for a divorce.
Aher dinner, wanting him out of the house ASAP, | made
P, | made up an excuse about needing ssauce and dragged Jared out with me.
As we waited for the elevator, Jared said quietly, “Victoria, it’s been a while since | had a meal you made. It still
tastes just as good as before.”
| smirked, sarcasm lacing my words. “Yeah, it's been a while since you sawin an apron, too. Do I still look like
a mess to you?”
Jared shook his head, his expression serious. “No, even with the apron, you're different now!
“Oh? How am | different?” | asked offhandedly as | stepped into the elevator with him following behind.
With no one else around, his gaze grew a little bold. He lowered his voice, “You never used to cook in your work
clothes”
| paused, glancing down at myself-a rose-gold blouse and a knee-length linen pencil skirt. He was right. Wearing
an apron over business attire really did give off a different vibe.
Jared let out a low chuckle. “Honestly, you look pretty great like this”
“Stop,” | said, raising my hand. “Quit with the compliments. Next tyou want to see me, at least givea
heads-up instead of just showing up
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unannounced, okay?
Jared's eyes flickered with surprise. He was obviously shocked.
As soon as the elevator doors slid open, i said coolly, “Sen yourself out.
Just as | turned to leave, Jared suddenly grabbed my arm. “Victoria, the truth is Fve actually been following you
since you let the office throw, it sounds messed up, but | just really wanted to see your
“Maybe this is what your life was always like, and | never cared enough to ask what you did after work. Today,
watching you shop at the supermark hithow little lever knew about your world”
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