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 look really

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

and getting dressed, I headed downstairs. Neil

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 were

harmonious atmosphere was a first time for me,

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

really enthusiastic

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

come and get it in a few days, okay?”

send you the address, Ada replied.

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

parents he had to go to Zion Chemical Plant

for a few days,

cold. Meanwhile, my mom and I stayed home and watched

and replied, “Kind of,

times. Does that count as

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

the touch watching TV, and responded

to tell her about Bonnie, nor the real situation between Neil and me.

covering me: My mom was tending

was always leisurely Sometimes I accompanied my mom to her company.

recovered I felt much better mentally too

Bonnie’s place. She probably had no idea I was coming, or she

I greeted her with a smile,

then greeted me