Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 132

Kate didn’t dare to argue with me at work, and looked grumpy all afternoon.

After work, I drove off and right as I was leaving the office, I spotted a familiar red BMW. Bonnie just got out of the car. She was all dolled up, wearing a polka dot beret, looking young and trendy. Her attire matched well with the red BMW

Why was she here if she had quit her job? I was puzzled, but didn’t give it much thought.

After I got back to my apartment complex, I took the elevator up as usual. Just as the elevator doors were about to close, a hand shot in and stopped them The elevator door slowly opened again, and Neil walked in expressionlessly He glanced at me once, and then the two of us never made eye

contact again

Neil was carrying some groceries. It was the first time I saw him doing grocery shopping. He looked like a real family guy

A few seconds after the elevator doors closed, the elevator jolted abruptly, I grabbed onto the handrail to steady myself, my heart pounding.

“The elevator’s broken, Neil tried the open door button, but it didn’t respond.

“Seriously?” I was speechless. “Call the property management”

Soon, we heard the property management over the intercom, telling us not to panic. The elevator had a minor issue and they had already called a

repairman

Then there was silence in the elevator Neil and I had nothing to say. The silence was broken by the sound of my stomach. Usually, I would have started cooking by this time. I felt extremely hungry

Neil glanced at me and I awkwardly turned my head away

stomach grumbled

the floor. Inside, besides some groceries, there were also a few apples

me a piece of bread, “Here, have a bite”

the bread and started eating. It was gone in two, three bites. The more I ate, the hungrier I got, and I couldn’t help but glance at the bag

seemed surprised at my sudden appetite. I used to eat very little. He picked up the bag, opened it in front of me. “There’s

just started chowing down. By the time I was full, there were

Neil didn’t seem to care about the few pieces of bread and apples. He looked at me

mouth, Yes, I did. Just a mild gastritis, nothing

Neil’s brow relaxed a

had passed and we finally heard voices from above. The issue seemed to be up there. But I didn’t understand

in his arms, the familiar

But the smell of tobacco from Neil’s clothes was faint, mixed with a hint of fragrance. I found it surprisingly comforting. I couldn’t help but wonder, had my baby

worked hard to raise her, but she ended

him politely after I steadied myself.

of my hand, his

with my phone. That was when Neil’s phone rang. He glanced

Neil put the call on speaker. So, I could hear the voice on the other

we invited Kate as well. Would you and Russel Louis like to join us?” Bonnie’s voice was soft and sweet.

loudly. I helplessly rubbed my belly, thinking, “Baby, you can’t eat her food.

can’t make it today, Neil’s voice lacked the tenderness

start without you. Don’t forget to have dinner, Bonnie sounded a bit disappointed, but she still reminded him gently

He

I looked at Neil, “Neil, do you think once you have something,

took off his jacket and said to