The Regretful Housewife: Divorce and Rise Again novel Chapter 32

Chapter 32 Are You Worried About Chase?

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Besides, Nina remembered that in her previous life, the Mercer family’s crisis hadn’t just been about bankruptcy–it had been about overwhelming debt. Back then, she’d already been married to Chase, and because the Tann and Mercer families held shares in each other’s companies, the Tanns had no choice but to pour money into helping them survive.

This time, Chase would have to rely on himself.

Jensen barely said a word at the dinner table.

Nina noticed right away that something was off. He rarely looked this down.

After dinner, she followed him upstairs and caught up as he headed down the second–floor hallway. “Jensen, are you upset?”

He stopped and turned to her. “Do you care a lot about the Mercer family?”

Care about them?

In a way, she did–just not in the way he meant. What she cared about was when they’d finally go bankrupt, when Chase would hit rock bottom.

Of course, she couldn’t say that out loud. She frowned slightly. “Why would you think that?”

Jensen was quiet for a moment before asking, “Are you worried about the Mercer family… or about Chase?”

The seriousness in his expression caught her off guard, and she let out a small laugh.

“I’m not worried about the Mercers, and I’m definitely not worried about Chase. I care about our family–making sure the Tanns don’t get dragged into their mess or lose money. Don’t worry. I know they didn’t treat you well before, so there’s no way I’d feel sorry for them. Jensen, I’m on your side. Always.”

He froze for a beat, then seemed to come back to himself. “You’re… always on my side?”

“Of course.”

He studied her, then asked quietly, “What about Chase?”

“What does he have to do with me?”

“You used to… really like him.”

Everyone at school knew how much Nina liked Chase. But ever since that incident when she

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Chapter 32 Are You Worried About Chase?

fell into the water, she’d changed.

Most people assumed it was because of his closeness with Katrina–that she’d grown resentful out of jealousy, distanced herself on purpose, and even chosen Jensen, the Mercer family’s illegitimate son, as a substitute.

Jensen had believed that, too.

Seeing his hesitation, Nina said, “You said it yourself–that was before. People move on. I did like him once, but I don’t anymore.”

“Then who do you like now?”

She answered without hesitation. “My family. And myself.”

As Jensen lowered his gaze, Nina stepped closer and took his hand.

“And you,” she added softly. “You’re family too.”

For a split second, his heart seemed to skip.

Family?

But… he didn’t want to be just family to her.

Meanwhile, back at the Mountain Resort, Katrina was left alone cleaning up the aftermath.

Most of their classmates had already left that afternoon, and Chase’s no–show had made her lose face in front of everyone. Even Tara had made an excuse to leave that evening.

The more Katrina thought about it, the worse she felt. Unwilling to give up, she pulled out her phone and tried calling Chase again.

This time, he answered.

“Katrina…”

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