Housewife Gone Wild by Thanddeus Embereley novel Chapter 28

Chapter 28

I avoided mother–daughter bonding whenever possible. But when forced, I endured it.

Jared drove us himself while his driver collected Yvonne.

My memories from before were fading, and this life wasn’t following the same script. I had no idea what would happen next -but whatever it was, I refused to be walked over again.

Jared had chosen an upscale Falansia bistro. When we arrived, Yvonne was sprawled across the sofa, her young face already bearing the cynical expression that didn’t belong on a child.

“You’re late,” Yvonne said by way of greeting, her voice dripping with teenage disdain.

“We hit some traffic,” Jared offered quietly. “Order whatever you’d like, sweetheart.”

“I want chocolate, ice cream, and all the greasy fried food,” Yvonne demanded, proving once again that forbidden treats were always the most tempting.

In my previous life, I’d kept strict bans on these “unhealthy” foods, leading to endless tantrums as Yvonne fought for every bite.

Jared looked to me for support, and then murmured when I stayed silent, “Those will upset your stomach, sweetheart. You don’t want to end up at the doctor’s.”

“Mom’s saying no again, isn’t she?” Yvonne curled into a defensive ball, her small back turned to us. “It’s not fair. Grown–ups eat whatever they want!”

“Let her have what she wants,” I said, sinking into the chair beside Jared.

“Since when do we allow this?” Jared’s eyebrows shot up at my sudden change of heart.

Despite his frown, Jared ordered Yvonne’s preferred dishes first before selecting the house specialties–the wine–paired steak, foie gras, and caviar. Fine dining was one area where he never compromised.

Soon, the server brought Yvonne’s cake, and she immediately dug in with childish enthusiasm. “Mom,” she said between. bites, “my leg still hurts. Can I stay home a few more days?”

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