Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 89

I had a great snooze that night, and when I woke up. I was still in Neil’s arms

He was still asleep I carefully crawled out of bed, not to wake him. His clothes were on the chair I took a sniff, and yup, they smelled like booze. He must have had quite a few last night

My phone started to vibrate It was my dad, again

I sighed and walked out of the bedroom to take the call.

“Rena, when are you and Neil coming over? We’ve already got the groceries. Your mom says she’s going to cook today!” My dad sounded super excited.

“Dad, Neil and I might not be able to make it today. “I hated to let him down It was rare for him to look forward to our visits this much.

But Neil had to go to Zion Chemical Plant today. It was pretty hectic over there, so he often had to check up on things.

My dad was clearly disappointed when he heard this, “Why? Didn’t you tell him? Or he just doesn’t want to come?”

When we first got married, my parents often invited us over for meals, but Neil always politely declined. He only visited on my parents‘ birthdays or holidays.

Over time, my parents got the hint and stopped inviting us. Their impression of Neil got worse and worse

Just as I was about to make up an excuse about work, my phone was snatched out of my hands. I turned around in surprise and found Neil awake. He took my phone and told my dad, “We’ll be there soon”

My dad hung up, satisfied with Neil’s reply.

Neil handed me my phone. Seeing my stunned look, he chuckled and asked, “What are you thinking about?”

“Aren’t you supposed to go to Zion Chemical Plant?” I asked, taking back my phone.

go in the afternoon,” Neil replied while putting on a navy blue crew–neck sweater. His broad shoulders made the sweater

least I won’t be bothered by my dad’s calls anymore.

dressed, I headed downstairs. Neil drove me

smiles. Neil had helped them out big time

harmonious atmosphere was a first time for me, but it felt

were about to have lunch, I got a call from Ada, “Ms. Finch, my relative who studies traditional medicine

was really

Neil. He was busy looking at his phone,

keep it for me? I’ll come and get it in

send you the address,

I

had to go to Zion Chemical Plant for work. They understood his situation and didn’t insist on him staying.

decided to stay at home for a few days, so

to go fishing by the river, seemingly undeterred by the cold. Meanwhile, my mom and I stayed home and watched TV She asked, “I feel

bit and replied, “Kind of, I

few times. Does

good points and starting to cherish you. You’ve loved him for so many years. It’s about time you

was lying on the touch watching TV, and responded

didn’t want to tell her about Bonnie, nor the real situation between Neil

off to sleep. When I woke up. I found a blanket covering me: My mom was tending to her plants. I looked at the soft sunlight streaming

my mom to her company. At home, she was a gentle

health completely recovered I felt

had no idea I was coming, or she would ve contacted

her with

Seeing me, she was surprised, then greeted me warmly. “Ms Finch, welcome! Please,