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. Halley’s hand has been broken, but

bit confused, “What’s

us, and then… Stella said somewhat helplessly, “he’s waiting for you to come

frowned. Is Neil still playing this card?

But given Halley’s current situation, by the time we find him, it might be too

I’ll go to him!” I said as I got up. This was my way of repaying Halley for his

a bit, “Rena, are you really going to go find Neil? This could bring a lot of trouble to you. How about we look

to help me and didn’t want anything in return. I can’t stand by and watch him get hurt. I don’t know who’s so badass to beat him up like this.”

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

tell him. So it was pretty

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

today to treat everyone to a meal. There would be quite

the door open, I saw Neil sitting right across from the entrance, with Mitch and Louis next to him

me, and she called me over right away.

were a mixed bag, especially Bonnie, Malinda, and Kate. They had ‘not welcome‘ written

squinting at me, sizing me up.

Stella and sat down next to her, with Cooper on the other side. She arranged

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

Bonnie was probably

my

to bring up Halley with Neil. If

time no see!” Louis spoke up,

him, immediately scowled and made a loud noise

something to her, apparently trying to calm her down.

didn’t care about their attitudes. I just took out my phone and texted Neil, “Do you know where Halley is? Could you do me

didn’t reply. He just gave me a deep look.

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

invite her? I’m not close with her.” Malinda