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.

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

I won’t be bothered by

up and getting dressed, I headed downstairs. Neil drove me home

arrived, my parents were unusually warm towards Neil They greeted him with wide smiles. Neil had helped them out big time when their decades–long marriage was

a first time for me,

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

really enthusiastic

was busy looking at his phone,

Could you keep it for me? I’ll come and get it in a few

send you the address, Ada replied.

I got the address to Bonnie’s place. I locked my phone screen, keeping

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

home for a few days, so I didn’t leave with

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 feel like

thought for a bit and replied,

mean, we did have sex a few times. Does that count as getting

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

on the touch watching TV, and responded with a smile,

about Bonnie, nor the real situation between Neil and me. I’ll tell her after

talking, I drifted off to sleep. When I woke up. I found a blanket covering me: My mom was tending

I accompanied my mom to her company. At home, she was

health completely recovered I felt much

place. She probably had no idea I was

Ada, I greeted her

surprised, then greeted