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.

was turned away from us, checking Mitch’s

Mr. Mitch is asleep…” Ariana began, and I knew instantly that

at Neil and me in disbelief, seemingly unable to comprehend

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 doesn’t look like anything has happened. Don’t worry, I’ll handle things here. You

how did you…” Stella’s ranting

how I got here. Goodnight.” I hung up and handed the phone to Neil. “Hold

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

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

did you get in?!” Ariana demanded, flustered

shame?” I shot

changed, her eyes darting around but avoiding my gaze. “I don’t understand

pointed at Mitch, “He’s lying on your bed, and you’re asking what I mean?

not playing games. I saw Mr. Mitch had too much to drink. He was

coming?” I cut through her lie. “If you were concerned about his 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 the bar is closer to his house than it is

a loss for words. She looked at Neil, pleading,

interrupted her, “I

he was not the least bit interested in Ariana.

she let go of the towel, which immediately

actions. But after seeing

quite

already turned his back, reacting faster than

your mind?” I

relationship with Mr. Mitch is inappropriate, then now that Mr. Whitmore has seen my body, doesn’t that make things between us even murkier?” Ariana’s words were

stories too, but never had I seen a mistress react this

see anything. I’m not interested in you.”