Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 202

I held onto Russel’s hand tight, nuzzling into his arm, as we walked out of the restaurant.

I didn’t give a hoot about the burning stares coming from behind us.

As we were about to hop into Russel’s car, he got a call from the hospital. There was an emergency that needed his attention.

“Go! Work comes first!” I urged him immediately I’ll have Bailey come pick me up.”

Since I came with Barbara, I had to either call a taxi or have someone pick me up.

Russel looked back at the restaurant entrance with worry, I reassured him, ‘Don’t worry, I won’t exchange more than a word with him.”

“Good, because I’ll get jealous.” Russel was pretty straightforward about this, never beating around the bush

I found it refreshing.

“Alright, go to the hospital” I replied.

But Russel suddenly leaned in and kissed me on the cheek. I was taken aback and completely unprepared.

‘I’m off to work now. Text me when you get home” Russel said with a wide grin, seeing that I didn’t reject him or show any signs of disgust.

I touched my face, feeling a little embarrassed. All I did was nod, no words were spoken.

As I watched Russel speed off to the hospital, I finally pulled out my phone to call Bailey to come get me.

Bailey had just dropped my dad off at a meeting, and it would take him more than half an hour to come get me.

“If I weren’t already at work, I’d hire another driver for my dad, and you could keep being my personal chauffeur,” I sighed.

Since I was just an ordinary worker, having a personal driver wouldn’t be appropriate.

please wait a bit, I’ll try to be

need; I’ll just take a taxi’ I quickly stopped Bailey. “Wait for my

me was when Neil was hospitalized, and

He probably didn’t want me to

the side of the road, trying to hail a taxi. But it was

“Irene!”

came from behind me, and I turned around.

he’d run away. The smile on her face was obviously forced. She walked up to me and asked, “Wheres Dr. Russel? Why

went to work.” I answered,

heard you’re working now too.” Bonnie seemed to remember something. She turned to Neil and said in a coquettish voice, “Neil, my mom, sister, and i have decided to start our own company. I heard Irene’s family is in the makeup business, so we’re planning to do the same. I’m a newbie, so you’ll have

business. We started as a distributor, but then we grew and started our own

planning to compete with

any help.” Neil responded gently after

erratic. I noticed that he was sometimes cold and

was easily pleased. As long as Neil responded to her, she would beam

challenge your family’s business. It’s just that Neil told me that he knows a lot about this field since he used to be with you… Anyway, I’m just following his advice. Bonnie said, trailing off. i couldn’t

Neil’s previously gentle

and light industries and even had a hand in the entertainment industry. That was why Neil was so popular in the entertainment circle.

didn’t

what was Bonrue babbling about? Was she using Nell to provoke me on

do some research before

was taken

business? Can’t you at least consider reality when you

quickly glanced at Neil, hoping he wouldn’t deny

me, his dense eyelashes and deep eyes were

smile was a bit distant, Just because I’m not in this business

would certainly have an understanding

best!” Bonnie sighed with relief, the worry was now gone from her face. She stood on her tiptoes and planted a kiss on Neil’s

gaze. He leaned down and returned the kiss on Bonnie’s