Chapter 154
The warm mood strained, and Jared looked at me seriously. I lowered my head, pretending to check my phone. Even if Jared hadn’t cheated yet this time, thinking of the shame and pain from my past…
People changed, and so did love. Maybe I valued love too much before, or maybe I was just afraid of what people would think if I divorced. However, my failed marriage in my previous life made my parents worry about me even more. I felt I had let them down.
Jared suddenly got quiet and distant. Seeing that I wouldn’t talk to him, he turned to his own affairs. The plane landed, and we headed to the hotel. Jared had booked a presidential suite with two bedrooms.
“Victoria, I’m sorry. I know you’re a woman who values love above all else. Give me some time. I’ll make things right, okay?” Jared acted like a character straight out of a romance novel. I stood there, looking at him. He came over and kissed my forehead, “Good night.” Then he went into his bedroom, and I turned and headed to the other one.
The night passed quietly. The next morning, Jared showed me the model house. Sharport prices were steep, and this place cost a fortune. However, Jared paid without batting an eye, presenting the apartment as a gift. After finishing the property paperwork, Jared took me out for lunch. He chose a restaurant with a stunning view overlooking Sharport’s bustling business district and shopping malls.
Jared sipped his coffee with grace, smiling as he said, “Victoria, after all these years of marriage, we rarely have a meal alone like this. Sorry, I was too caught up with work and ignored you.” I took a sip of my coffee and smiled. “It’s fine. I’m not a perfect wife either.” Jared froze for a moment, then said, “To me, you’ve always been a perfect wife. I’ve just been too greedy.” “Do you really think so? I’ve just been coasting these six years, never trying to improve myself to keep up with you. I’m a lazy wife,” I said, playing along as Jared complimented me.
Jared chuckled, shaking his head. “When I married you, I promised to give you a life without worries. You’re so pretty, and when I first met you, you were like a flower about to bloom. Flowers like that need to be cared for.” I stared at him and said, “Flowers wilt fast and need a lot of care. I’m not fragile like that at all.” “Victoria, you’ve been pretty sharp lately. You’ve changed a lot,” Jared said, a mix of helplessness and fondness in his expression as he leaned back in his chair. He looked so polished and handsome, with that look of affection in his eyes. I was totally hooked on him before.
However, now, when I saw a good-looking man, all I wanted was to outshine him at work, not be his wife anymore. “I’ve gotten sharp-tongued. Don’t you like it?” I raised an eyebrow, teasing a bit. Jared shook his head, examining me with interest. “No, you’re good like this. You’re no longer a gentle lily. You’re a wild rose with thorns.”