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

sofa, then silently went to fetch the first

that my left ankle was already swollen. I applied

but didn’t attempt to

I told Neil after I put my shoes back

Neil’s refusal

have to!” I insisted, “If it weren’t for your sudden appearance, how would I get hurt?

for

good friend’s house. Neil, aren’t you

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

You’re allowed to have suitors, but I’m not?” I huffed

me. I’d rather endure

you free? Can you come pick me

Stella

more upset, ‘Is it really that unbearable

here. On New Year’s Day, everyone else was celebrating with their families, while I

few seconds of silence, he said, “I never

exclaimed, somewhat heatedly. “Don’t you know how much I loved you? Are you punishing me with my own feelings?”

Karina. I always thought you had never truly loved anyone, so like a fool, I was eager to marry you, thinking time would make you fall

If I had known what happened on our wedding day. I would

eyes were getting moist

be

punching bag, but I’ve been taking it in stride. I thought this was my punishment for falling in love with you. But

fell into a lengthy silence until Stella’s car honked outside.

Stella arrived, she sent me a text, “Im here Come out.”

with my phone, and Neil

Stella asked as she saw the half–open front door after I got in the