Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 136

It had been months since we last saw each other, and the lad seemed to have matured a bit. His hair was cropped short, donned in a grey jacket with specks of dust on it

He ran his fingers through his hair, somewhat embarrassed, “Trene, I got back from the construction site a while ago. The clothes are a bit dirty. I’m working there for my internship, living and dining with the workers. Hope you don’t mind.”

I instantly replied, “Why would I? You look rather dashing with your hair cut short.”

He chuckled, “1 think it’s not bad either. Mainly because having long hair gets in the way at work.” Oscar laughed, “When I first started, everyone thought I was too trendy”

His joke got me laughing. We were chatting along, and out of the blue, he asked, “Trene, when are you coming back? I’ve saved a portion of my salary. I’d like to treat you to a meal or get you a small gift, I can’t afford anything too extravagant at the moment though”

“No need. Keep your money for yourself, for future needs, or for when you get married. Don’t spend it recklessly I felt touched and guilty at the same

time

“1 save a portion of my salary every month, don’t worry Just that my internship doesn’t pay much” Oscar assured.

“Which company are you interning at?” I asked.

“A small real estate firm. Mainly working on the site for now, and I will slowly move up Oscar answered casually.

He had always been optimistic, full of hope for the future. I admired his attitude.

If I were to return anytime soon, it would probably be during the Day of the Dead, which was fast approaching.

So, I promised Oscar that once I was back, we’d have a meal together. I wanted to ask him about Bonnie in person.

Oscar was thrilled. He excitedly said, “Great, great! I’ll wait for you!”

“See you in a few days” I replied softly.

I headed out again. I needed some fresh air since

into Bonnie and Malinda. Their faces dropped

seemed to enjoy hurting people

we knew Neil wasn’t in, we wouldn’t have come.

a cold

still wanted to play innocent in front of me, it would be unnecessary. At this moment, her

it?” I walked up to them, smiled, and said, “Watch your mouth, or you might end up hurting your friend

about?” Malinda retorted immediately

knowing what I had

and said, “Malinda, stop

voice was filled with command and

to vent at me, but Bonnie stopped her.

‘Good to see you two know your place.”

and Malinda looked upset, but they didn’t say anything else.

opened again, and Louis stepped out, “Bonnie,

me, he froze, “Ms. Finch, what

Anybody would find it awkward to have a good friend’s ex–wife and current girlfriend in the

the key players were

a calm face, “Louis, let’s go. Neil is waiting for

gave me a glance, then the three of

behind, got to my car, and drove

and stopped bothering me, I might choose to ignore her

might have exposed some

then, the Whitmore family will definitely not accept a woman with

was bustling. The wind on my face

Smelling the mixed aroma of various foods in the air, I started to

snacks to eat, anything with strong

chicken stall. The stall was doing good business and only had one serving of fried chicken left.

last fried chicken is mine! Malinda’s voice was loud and