Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 439

“I’m not criticizing your character, but your bond with Mitch is pretty obvious. It’s only natural you’d confide in him. I’m not blaming you or saying you’re responsible, okay?” I explained helplessly..

“Open the door first.” Neil seemed dissatisfied with our conversation through the door. He knocked, his tone stern, “Mitch already kicked down your garden gate. Do you want your living room door ruined too?”

Was he threatening me?

I was instantly irked, “You don’t have to threaten me. If you think it’s okay to continually visit me while being with Karina, go ahead. But don’t blame me if she leaves with Hiram again.”

If he threatened me, I would threaten him back. Even if his feelings for Karina were merely duty, what about Hiram?

I could tell Karina about this. Maybe she’d cause a scene with him, or maybe she’d just take Hiram and leave. Clearly, my threat worked.

Neil fell silent.

After a few minutes, I thought Neil had left, so I opened the door. To my surprise, he was still there, his face grim as if someone owed him millions and hadn’t paid up. I stepped back in shock, “Why haven’t you left?”

“You’re threatening me with Karina and Hiram now, Irene. Do you think you’re some kind of daredevil now?” Neil’s lips thinned, his words laced with bitterness. Norah should be done bathing Yara by now, so I stepped out and closed the door behind me. “Let’s go outside. My kids need to sleep. Let’s not disturb them.” Neil didn’t refuse. He even walked ahead of me, out through my damaged front door.

I followed him to a nearby tree, where a bench was placed for people to rest. I took a seat.

He stood nearby, his slim-fit black trousers accentuating his long legs. Combined with his lean waist, he

I recalled a media comment about Neil years ago: Mr. Whitmore’s relationships with his girlfriends didn’t last as long as his legs.

for him in his jeans years before others. Indeed, lust could be a dangerous thing. Neil noticed my distraction. “What are you thinking

“You sure seem

was icy,

of children reminded me of Serena and Brandon, but that

life. She gave birth to them and raised them. You helped

topic made my

I knew the pain of losing a child. If it were me, I might not

color. “When did I help Mitch take

if it was you who told him, and although he didn’t give a clear answer,

else watching you? Couldn’t have had someone else investigate here?” Neil chuckled bitterly, “You’re pretty quick to blame me.” Neil rarely lost his

I had wronged him, how did Mitch find out?

Mitch now. If it proves that I didn’t tell him, how will you apologize to me?” Neil took out his phone, his eyes piercing as he asked.

I’ll sincerely apologize.” I replied

saying “I’m sorry”, I wouldn’t make any other

I had, what difference did it make? We didn’t

face darkened, “You think

important to him. If someone slandered or defamed him, he

wouldn’t get to that point. He was a man who hated trouble, and making a