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

me up and returned me to the sofa, then silently went to fetch the first aid kit. He handed it to me after he opened

was already swollen. I applied some

watched me, but didn’t

me to Stella’s.” I told Neil after

Neil’s refusal was

sudden appearance, how would I get hurt? I should have been at her place a long time ago. You need to take responsibility!

scoffed, “I need to be responsible for sending you

my good friend’s house. Neil, aren’t you being a bit extreme

about my words and instead said, “Now that he knows we’re getting a divorce, he’s come back to

what? You’re allowed to have suitors, but I’m not?” I huffed and then took out my phone to

come get me. I’d rather endure Simmons‘ pursuit than be alone with

free? Can you come pick me

problem!” Stella excitedly agreed

looked even more upset, ‘Is it

Day,

few seconds of silence, he said, “I never asked you to wait

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

so like a fool, I was eager to marry you, thinking time would make you

love with me. If I had known what happened on our wedding day. I would have chosen to give up.”

my eyes were getting moist and my voice

I should be feeling. It made me

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

a lengthy silence until Stella’s car honked

she sent me a text, “Im

limped out with my phone, and Neil

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