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.”

suppressing the awkwardness in my heart and sitting down

so we came out for dinner” Simmons said. His voice was calm, a stark contrast to

also there. She jokingly said, “Stella’s treating, but you’re paying the

“No

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

actually texting Stella: You did this on purpose, didn’t

I told him you might be getting a divorce

I’m still

it’s a second marriage? My brother’s 33 and still single. What right does he

could text back, Simmons asked me, “Rena, you’ve

love and five years of

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

great! I’ve been working out for the past few years. If you need, I can be your personal trainer.” Simmons joked, “You’re my friend, so I can give you

winking

simply nodded, “Okay”

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

most passionate suitor. He got to know me through Stella. Even though he knew I was infatuated with Neil, he never

can’t be forced. Just like Neil rejected me, and

they knew I liked Neil. But Simmons was like a

graduated from university and got married to Neil, he sent me a wedding gift

awkward. I repeatedly rejected Simmons because of Neil. Now that I

Simmons 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 not try being with

have feelings for him!” I said helplessly to Stella

another year or so? Stella

at me. She knew about my past with

Just then, Alicia and Barbara chimed in, “Yeah, Rena, I think Stella’s brother

was when he was pursuing you.