Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 177

All right, let’s do our own thing. Halley is a real pain in the ass, but he’s his mom’s only kid. His mom was crying her eyes out in front of me, and I just couldn’t say no. Stella sighed and hung up the phone.

I was sitting by the roadside, making phone calls to a few of my buddies in Rosemont, asking them to help me find Halley.

They were more than willing to lend a hand, and now I just had to wait for the results.

By the time I hung up the last call, it was getting late. I was about to hail a cab when Bailey pulled up in his car.

“Ms. Finch, are you done with your business? I can give you a ride home.” Bailey always had a serious look on his face.

He was really attentive, which made me pretty happy.

I got into his car and said, “Let’s hit the road.”

I felt a bit worn out on the way home, so I closed my eyes to catch a few winks.

By the time we got home, I was already snoozing. Bailey had to wake me up.

It was really late by then. I told him to be careful on the way home, and then I headed inside.

Just before I hit the sack, Stella asked me in the group chat, “Rena, did you know? Bonnie’s friend is actually dating Louis. I was totally blindsided. Louis is Neil and the guys‘ buddy. What on earth does he see in her?”

I had known about this for a while. I replied, “Well, to each their own, let’s not meddle in their business.”

Barbara asked Stella, “How did you find out that?”

Stella replied, “They’re going back to their homeland and asked Mitch out for a meal. Going out this late, I didn’t let him go, so they postponed, but I bet they’ll ask again tomorrow”

I was beaten. I told them to continue their discussion in the group chat, and I was off to sleep.

I

excited. “Rena, Neil sent me a photo.

bit confused, “What’s he trying to

is he aware of Halley’s whereabouts, then deliberately not telling us, and then… Stella

Is Neil still playing this

I had more time, I would be able to find Halley. But given Halley’s current situation, by the time we find him, it might

go to him!” I said as I got up. This was my way of

really going to go find Neil? This could

for help before. Even though he helped me because of you, he was always willing to help me and didn’t want anything in return. I can’t stand by and watch him get hurt. I don’t

right, go find Neil. Mitch is about to go have a meal

pretty safe to say

as I got the address, I dashed out the door, heading straight for

everyone to a meal. There would be quite a crowd. but

soon as I pushed the door open, I saw Neil sitting right across from the entrance, with Mitch and

you’re here” Stella was waiting for me, and she called me over right away. “Come

Bonnie, Malinda, and Kate. They had ‘not welcome‘ written all

squinting at me, sizing

sat down next to her, with Cooper on the other side. She arranged this seat to make me feel

whole time; I could feel it clearly, and I’m sure everyone else

probably the

avoid my gaze. Instead,

with Neil. If he could tell me where Halley was right away, there would

time no see!” Louis spoke up, and he warmly

immediately scowled and made a loud

quickly whispered something to her, apparently trying to calm her

phone and texted Neil, “Do you know where Halley is? Could you do me a favor

the message but didn’t reply.

how come you’re here?” Bonnie suddenly asked, pretending to be

not close with her.” Malinda