Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 131

Chapter 131

I didn’t respond, only waited until the storm outside had calmed down a bit before gently moving Neil aside. “The balcony door won’t close, could you give it a shot for me?”

Neil nodded and went to check the door.

The rain was still pouring and the wind hadn’t stopped. After Neil finished checking and closing the balcony door, his clothes were completely soaked, and so was his hair. The sound from the storm outside significantly decreased once the door was closed. I handed Neil a dry towel, “Thanks, dry your

hair.”

Neil took the towel and casually dried his hair. His shirt was mainly wet on the right side, from his shoulder to his lower back. The soaked fabric clung to his body, outlining his muscles that shifted with his movements. I silently pulled my gaze away, assuming that Neil would leave once he finished drying

his hair

“Why did you choose to live here?” Neil suddenly asked.

TI’s close to work and also close to Harold’s place” I simply replied.

“But it’s not very safe here and the facilities aren’t great.” Neil seemed somewhat dissatisfied with the living conditions.

I was surprised, “Then why did you choose to live here?”

He paused for a moment before giving a small smile, “Same as you, it’s close to work.”

Since we had started chatting. I decided to ask a few questions I was curious about. Sitting on the sofa, I asked, “How long is your project here? When are you planning on heading back?”

Neil pondered for a moment before replying calmly, “Not sure. I suppose you’re eager for me to go back, right? Don’t worry, I won’t be a bother?”

couldn’t help but retort, “You used to say I

freeze. I hadn’t intended to bring up the past; the words just slipped out.

onto a small bottle on the coffee table. He reached out to grab it, but I quickly picked

I was currently taking, I had

small bottle in my hand, feeling a bit nervous myself. Then, I attempted to respond calmly, “It’s just some vitamins, prescribed by my doctor. I have

see.” Neil reached out his

it’s my business, you don’t need to worry about

didn’t believe me, and furrowed his

going to sleep, you should go too. Thanks

close the bedroom door, he blocked it with his hand and I couldn’t close it no matter how hard I tried.

a bit

know it’s not vitamins. I want to know about your health Neil was taller than me, and he looked down at me

expression.

me for getting rough!” I had no other way to

his face darkened, “Are you trying to

teeth and replied, “Then don’t use your strength to bully me.”

frowned, “When did I bully you? I’m just concerned about your health.”

“I don’t need your concern. The person you should be concerned

a bit more. He looked at me for a few seconds before giving a self–mocking smile, “You’re right,

go of his hand, the resistance on the door immediately disappeared. The sound of the front door opening and closing quickly came from the living room. I stood at my bedroom door for a while before letting out a tired sigh

was Russel calling. “Are you scared being home alone?”

phone while checking my messages, only to find that he had called three

before

“I had to rush back to the hospital for something, and as soon as I arrived, it started pouring. If you’re scared, I can come

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