Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 103

Nell took me straight back to Sterling Estates. He gave all the house staff time off for the holiday, so not a soul was left at home

I was puzzled, “Couldn’t you keep at least one person around? Pay them a little extra to at least help with cleaning and cooking”

“Why keep them around when no one is home?” Neil motioned for me to sit on the sofa. He knelt down, wanting to help me take off my shoe to check on my sprained foot

I felt uncomfortable with him being so caring, so I withdrew my foot, “Just bring me the first aid kit.”

Neil casually replied, “I’ve seen your whole body. What’s the harm in checking your foot?”

I stayed silent for a few seconds before retorting, “It’s not about being shy. I just don’t need you to be so nice to me”

“Why?” Neil looked up, staring at me.

I was the one who should be bewildered, ‘Neil, you just took Bonnie home, and then you came back to find me. Don’t you think that’s ridiculous?”

Last night, he should have still been in Springvale. He could have only come back to Rosemont this morning at the earliest. As soon as he got back, he found Bonnie and took her home.

Every New Year’s Day in the past, he would only come back to Rosemont at my urging.

It was clear who took precedence in his heart.

Neil frowned, “I’ve already said that I’ll deal with my relationship with Bonnie.”

“How? Find a nice place to hide her, or completely cut ties and never contact her again?” I pressed.

Neil silently looked at me.

I knew it. He hadn’t figured it out yet. Bonnie was too special to him, but I was also starting to become different to him. He still didn’t know who his heart. belonged to.

it, talking to you is too irritating.” I stood up to go get the first aid

to the sofa, then silently went to fetch the first aid kit. He handed it

and sock, and noticed that my left ankle was already swollen. I applied some ointment and then attached a gauze

didn’t

Stella’s.” I told Neil after I put my shoes back

refusal was curt.

your sudden appearance, how would I get hurt? I should have been at

scoffed, “I need to be responsible for sending you

also my good friend’s house. Neil, aren’t you being a bit extreme with your jealousy?”

you before, didn’t he?” Neil didn’t care about my words and instead said, “Now that he knows we’re getting a

but I’m not?” I huffed and then took out

wouldn’t take me, then I’d have Stella come get me. I’d rather endure Simmons‘ pursuit than be alone

her and asked, “Stella, are you free? Can you

Stella excitedly agreed

‘Is

a few years ago, when I was waiting for you all alone here. On New Year’s Day, everyone else was celebrating with their families, while I was alone at home waiting for you. Do you think

looked shocked for a moment, then after a few seconds of silence, he said, “I never asked you to

know how much I loved you? Are you

so like a fool, I was

what happened on our wedding day. I would have

eyes were getting moist and my

be feeling.

foot, I tried to maintain a haughty demeanor, “Neil, for the past five years, I’ve been your emotional punching bag, but I’ve been taking it in stride. I thought this was my punishment for falling in love with you. But

into a lengthy silence until

a text, “Im here

with my phone, and

asked as she saw the half–open front