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

grumbled again.

on the floor. Inside, besides

handed me a piece of bread, “Here, have

nodded, took 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

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

were washed or not, and just started chowing down. By the time I was full, there were only three apples

ever had your stomach checked?” Neil didn’t seem to care about the few pieces of bread and apples. He looked at me

my mouth, Yes, I did. Just a mild gastritis,

brow relaxed a bit.

from above. The issue seemed to be up there. But I didn’t understand how they were fixing it. Suddenly, the elevator jolted again and I lost my balance, heading straight

out!” Neil caught me accurately and swiftly. I ended up in his arms, the familiar

from Neil’s clothes was faint, mixed with a hint of fragrance. I found it surprisingly comforting.

her, but she ended up

him politely after I steadied myself.

let go of my hand, his face expressionless as usual.

elevator, so I decided to sit down and play with my phone. That was when Neil’s phone rang. He glanced at me

Neil put the call on speaker. So, I

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

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

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 replied.

“Neil, do you think once you have something, you don’t need to cherish it?”

took off his jacket and said