Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 441

Having obtained Ariana’s present address, Neil and I drove there, following the directions from the GPS.

It was a commercial apartment complex, with easy access. Once we located Ariana’s apartment, we knocked a few times.

But there was no response, no sign of life within.

Could they not be inside? Had they checked into a hotel instead? I was resolute, if I caught them in any compromising position, I would document it and

hand it over to Stella. Mitch, as the guilty party, would stand no chance in the event of a divorce suit.

I had previously thought that if Mitch hadn’t made any substantial move, I would persuade Stella to give him another chance.

But now, my thoughts changed.

Neil dialed Mitch’s number, and I pressed my ear against the door, hearing the ringtone echo from within.

He was certainly inside!

As I pondered how to get in, Neil showed me his phone. It was a message from Gregory, who shockingly knew Ariana’s door code.

This made things easier. I punched in the numbers from the message, and the door clicked open quietly.

The apartment was a one-bedroom, one-living-room setup. The sound of running water echoed from the bathroom. Ariana was probably taking a shower, which was why she hadn’t heard us knocking.

Suddenly, the water stopped, and Mitch’s phone rang simultaneously.

Wrapped in a towel, Ariana emerged from the bathroom. She didn’t glance towards the door but went straight to the bed where Mitch lay, snoring like a log.

from us, checking Mitch’s phone before answering

Ariana began, and I knew instantly that Stella was

the phone from Ariana’s grasp. She looked at Neil and me in disbelief, seemingly unable to comprehend our

was still active. I picked up, and Stella was still ranting. I reassured her, “Stella, it’s me. Mitch is drunk as a skunk and sprawled out on the bed, fully dressed. It

you…” Stella’s ranting stopped

worry about how I got here. Goodnight.” I hung up and handed the phone to Neil.

atmosphere, Neil was smiling, his perfect crescent-shaped eyes full of

sure why he was laughing. All I knew was that I wanted to

did you get in?!” Ariana demanded, flustered yet trying

shame?” I shot back

avoiding my gaze. “I don’t understand what you mean. This is my apartment, so please leave.”

your bed, and you’re asking what I mean? Ariana, stop playing games.

too much to drink. He was alone and vulnerable at the bar, so I brought him back

safety, why didn’t you take him home? You’ve been to his house for dinner, don’t tell me you don’t know where he lives. And

loss for words. She looked at Neil,

interrupted her, “I don’t

he was not the least bit interested

clutching her towel tighter. Suddenly, she let go of the towel, which immediately fell to

fathom her actions. But after seeing her ample bosom, I had an

was quite a

had already turned his back, reacting faster

I was speechless

has seen my body, doesn’t that make things between us even murkier?” Ariana’s words

cheaters, heard stories too, but never had I seen a

didn’t see