<b>Chapter </b><b>174 </b>
I shuddered, a harsh truth hitting me. So loving someone too much was a mistake, a pressure that suffocates
Jared’s eyes grew unfocused, his long fingers digging into the armiest. “These past few years, my career’s been skyrocketing. My bank <b>ount </b>kept growing <b>and </b>maybe I got carried away, started thinking you weren’t right for me anymore.
was sprinting down the highway, and you were just standing still. The more Lumted, the farther apart we became, until could barely see you anymore. I bet you could feel I was slipping away loo”
closed my eyes, quietly listening to everything he <b>said</b>. It was brutally real<b>, </b><b>and </b><b>harsh</b>, but that’s just how adulthood works. There was no running away, one just had to face t
Seeing me stay quiet, Jared pressed on. “Honestly, I’m d you changed <b>and </b><b>decided </b>to start fresh. When you said you wanted to work, I supported you.
“But even if you’re chasing your career, why are you pushing Yvonne away? What did she ever do <b>wrong</b>? Or is it because you hate me, so you’re taking out on her?”
I couldn’t exin it to him. I’m the only one carrying the pain of Yvonne turning her back on me. It’s not something! can ever <b>talk </b>about, and I know won’t ever stop keeping my distance from her.
“Maybe I’ve just turned cold and heartless. It’s not about anyone in particr,” I said softly.
“Yvonne is your daughter. You gave birth to her and poured your heart into <b>raising </b>her for six years. How can you just turn your back on her like that?” Jared really worked up about how I was treating Yvonne.
I shot him a sarcasticugh. “You never even tried to see things from my side. Just now, I could barely find the will to keep living. So, why should I <b>care </b>about anyone else?”
Jared choked, his face flushing with anger. My voice dropped, steady but firm. “I have to learn to love myself first before I can love anyone <b>else</b>. Please, just let me do this for myself”
Jared fell silent, then nodded. “Alright, I won’t bring up how you treated the child. But in the recording, Tracy mentioned fighting for divorce assets. Were you tempted by that?”
My heart skipped <b>a </b>beat. Of course, I was tempted by the money. So much wealth could sway anyone.“I know I don’t deserve that much money.”
“You do,” Jared interrupted, locking eyes with me. “It we end up dworcing I’ll give you that much”
I locked eyes with him. “Really?”
Jared nodded. “If the divorce is my fault, I won’t hold back. I’ll give you even more than that.”
My heart was <b>pounding</b>. Jared was never the stingy type. If he was the one who messed up, he’d always make sure I got more than my share.
“I think we should get a divorce,” I said. Since we had alreadye this far<b>, </b>might as well just <by </b>all my cards on the table <b>and </b><b>hit </b>him with the big one.
Jared’s brows drew together in confusion as he looked at me. “So, after everything I just said, none of it got through to you? You still insist on divorcing
Llet out a silkmockingugh. “How much longer do you think we can drag this out? I could wait forever, but Tracy’s the one who can’t
Jared shot me a frustrated look. “Why is she in such a rush? Haven’t I told you already? I’ve made it clear to her. There’s nothing between us. We’re just colleagues, that’s all
Tarched my brow, a faint smirk on my lips. “Jared, you always say you’re a grown up. <b>So</b>, as an adult, shouldn’t you own up to what you’ve done?”
Jared gave me a puzzled look, then nodded. <b>“</b><b>Of </b>course.”
I reached into my bag, pulled out a printed sheet, and tossed it right in front of him. “Take a good look. Tracy’s pregnant Time for you to face the he
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