Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 86

“Sorry, I thought you were falling in love with me, hence your reluctance to divorce me. Guess I got it all wrong “I said, chuckling without any sign of

embarrassment.

Neil was poker–faced, sitting across from me and lighting up a cigarette.

I fake–coughed and he promptly got up to smoke outside

In this regard, Neil did have some manners.

After a while, I saw Neil take a call and then hurriedly leave.

Right then, my phone rang. It was Stella

“Rena, let’s have dinner together!” She said excitedly. “There’s someone here you won’t believe”

“Who?” I asked

7 ain’t telling. Hurry up and get here! I’ve already sent you the address. If you don’t come, I’m coming to get you!” Stella said, hanging up before I could respond

I checked the time. It was indeed dinner time. I told the maid I wouldn’t be home for dinner and headed out.

Upon arrival, I opened the door to the private dining room and found Alicia and Barbara there as well. Seated right across the door was a handsome man in his thirties with thick eyebrows and bright eyes.

He was Stella’s brother, Simmons Wallace.

Seeing me, Simmons seemed surprised, his gaze softened, “Rena, long time no see.”

awkwardness in

back this afternoon. Stella wanted to celebrate my return so we came out for dinner” Simmons said.

Wallace, was also there. She jokingly said, “Stella’s treating, but

grinned, “No problem.”

was the lucky one with a brother and a sister who cherished her dearly Stella

my phone while actually texting Stella: You did this

he’s always had a feeling for you. I told him you might be getting a divorce and he immediately

texted back: But I’m not divorced yet! And even if I do, I’m still a woman who’s been married before. How could you do this to

My brother’s 33 and still single. What

you’ve lost quite a bit

ten years of unrequited love and five years of loneliness,

eating less. I’m trying to gain some weight,” I replied, I’m also planning to hit the gym.

be

Stella started winking

nodded, “Okay”

rather awkward for me. Simmons would glance over at me every now and then. His gaze was as brave

my most passionate suitor. He got to know me through Stella. Even though he knew I was infatuated with Neil, he never gave up and pursued me with all his

be forced. Just like Neil rejected me, and

the guys who pursued me would back off once they knew I liked Neil. But Simmons was like a

got married to Neil, he sent me a wedding gift via Stella and then left

Neil. Now that I was seeing him again, Neil and I were on the brink

went to pay the bill. Stella took the opportunity to persuade me, “Rena, you should give him a chance. Since you’re planning to divorce, why

don’t have feelings for him!” I said helplessly

what’s another year or so?

me. She knew

quickly averted my gaze Just then, Alicia and Barbara chimed in, “Yeah, Rena, I think

how determined he was when he