Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 68

Checking out Oscar’s reply, I didn’t reply right away. Instead, I popped open my camera and took a good long look at myself. Yup, I was pretty cute. Born this way or molded by my environment, I didn’t think I was second to anyone.

Except for when I was around Neil, I tended to feel a little inferior. It was because he didn’t love me, and I ended up feeling like I was not enough.

LOF

A few minutes later, I replied Oscar: I’m like a goddess, thanks for the compliment.

Oscar sent me an emoji laughing its head off, which made me chuckle as well. After chatting for a bit, I couldn’t fight off sleep any longer and knocked

out.

“Irene, Irene?” In the morning, I heard Faith calling me from beyond my door.

“What’s up?” I asked sleepily.

“Is Neil in the room? His car’s gone missing and he’s not answering his phone.” Faith asked loudly.

I glanced at my phone – it was nearly nine in the morning. Neil must have gone back to Rosemont early, just didn’t tell Ryan and Faith about it. Yawning, I got out of bed, threw on a coat and opened the door to see Faith standing there.

“Mom, he had some urgent work stuff to deal with, and he left last night, I made up an excuse for Neil.

“So that’s what happened, no wonder he didn’t pick up the phone.” Faith seemed a bit doubtful but nodded, “Alright then, you better get up and eat something, don’t starve yourself.”

“Okay, I’ll get dressed and be right down,” I answered.

Once Faith left, I went back to my room and messaged Neil about my conversation with Faith. Then I changed and went downstairs for breakfast. Neil’s other relatives had already left the night before. Only I was still there. Ryan was at work, so it was just me, Faith, and a few servants.

We chatted about this and that, sipped

he soup, and

Then Neil texted me back: hmm, I see.

ever treats

on fresh bread. It was pure

how rude. I didn’t

around,

better tell me, okay? Don’t worry, I’m no

both families‘ interests.

with Bonnie, she would only hint subtly for the sake

were always happy with me as their daughter–in–law. If only I was smarter, more attentive to them, they would have sided with me, easing the tension between Neil

Neil’s heart, I would win over the entire Whitmore family. But because

been a lot better lately,

you and dad worry so

reason your dad and I wanted to match you with Neil was because you’re different from

continued, “Neil’s always been popular with girls, which worried us a lot as he grew up. He’s always surrounded by a bunch of women, some from decent families. But you’re the only one who’s stayed by his side without changing for five years. Your dad and I saw it all. We know just how

Faith, at a loss

with a warm smile, “Irene, when your dad and I wanted you to become our daughter–in–law, it was because we liked you, not just for some benefits, you know?”

choking back tears. All I could do

enemies

have become

our time together

pick me up.

days. Russel had

to

check if I had

Whitmore family. I’d been quietly following Neil for all

me

I just didn’t know when Neil was going

to him/irritably, “What do you think my servants are? Cat abusers? One back yet, worried that my servants wouldn’t take good care

that, I just think you’d take care of it

sent a “goodbye” emoji before

Vide.”

I was lying on the couch, listless, my mom called. I picked up

a few seconds before I

I had a bad feeling about this.