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

I won’t be bothered

getting dressed, I headed downstairs. Neil

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

a first time for me, but it felt really good.

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

really enthusiastic

Neil. He was busy looking at his phone, probably texting someone

it in

I’ll send you the

I got the address to Bonnie’s place. I locked my

told my parents he had to go to Zion Chemical Plant

stay at home for a few days, so I didn’t leave with Neil.

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 Neil has changed. Have

thought for a bit and replied, “Kind of, I

sex a few times. Does

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

was lying on the touch watching TV, and responded with

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

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

for 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 wife and mother, but at work, she

this time, my health completely recovered I

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

Ada, I greeted her with a smile, “Ada“”

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