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

morning, I was roused by a call from Stella. She sounded really excited. “Rena, Neil sent me a photo. Halley’s

confused, “What’s he trying to

“I don’t know, is he aware of Halley’s whereabouts, then deliberately not telling us, and then… Stella said somewhat helplessly, “he’s waiting

Is Neil still

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

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

really going to go find Neil? This could

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

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

must have already asked Neil, but Neil didn’t tell him. So it was pretty safe to say he was waiting for me to

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

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

right across from the entrance, with Mitch and

here” Stella was waiting for me, and she called me

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

squinting at me,

with Cooper on the other

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

probably

glanced at Neil, he didn’t avoid my gaze. Instead,

Neil. If he could tell

long time no see!” Louis spoke up, and

scowled and made a loud noise with her cutlery

to her, apparently trying

Neil, “Do you know

beeped. He read the message but didn’t reply. He just gave me a

be puzzled. She asked Malinda, “Malinda, did you invite

her? I’m not close with her.” Malinda replied with displeasure