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.

broad shoulders made the sweater look really good. He paired it with

At least I won’t be bothered

dressed, I headed

towards Neil They greeted him with wide smiles. Neil had helped them out big time when their decades–long marriage was under threat, and they

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

were about to have lunch, I got a call from Ada, “Ms. Finch, my relative who studies traditional medicine said he has a special medicine that’s really effective

really enthusiastic

at Neil. He was busy looking at his phone,

I’ll come and get it in a few days, okay?” I said, in

problem, I’ll send you the

I locked my

Chemical Plant for work. They understood

a few days, so

dad invited a few friends to go fishing by the river, seemingly undeterred by the cold. Meanwhile, my mom and I stayed home and watched TV She asked, “I

and replied, “Kind

a few times. Does that count as

you. You’ve loved him for so many years. It’s about time you got some reciprocation” I knew my mom was always worried about me

on the touch watching TV, and responded with a

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

covering me: My

this time. Life at home was always leisurely Sometimes I accompanied my mom to her company. At home, she was a gentle wife and mother, but at work,

time, my health completely recovered I

probably had no idea I was coming, or

her with a smile, “Ada“”

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