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.

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

relief. At least I won’t be bothered by my dad’s

I

had helped them out big time when their decades–long marriage was under threat, and they were

was a first time

from Ada, “Ms. Finch, my relative who studies traditional medicine said he has a special medicine that’s really effective for promoting pregnancy.

really enthusiastic

glanced at Neil. He was busy looking at his

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

send you the address,

address to Bonnie’s place. I locked

parents he had to go to Zion Chemical Plant for work. They understood his situation and didn’t

few days, so

undeterred by the cold. Meanwhile, my mom and I stayed home and watched TV She asked, “I feel like

and replied, “Kind

did have sex a few times. Does that

him for so many years. It’s about time you

watching TV, and responded with a smile, “Maybe”

Bonnie, nor the real situation between Neil

blanket covering me: My mom was tending to her plants. I looked at the soft sunlight streaming

almost a week this time. Life at home was always leisurely Sometimes I accompanied my mom to her company. At home, she was a gentle

time, my health completely recovered I

place. She probably had no idea I was coming, or she would ve contacted me earlier.

I greeted her with a smile, “Ada“”

was surprised, then greeted me warmly.