Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 227

I closed the door, keeping myself apart from Neil and Bonnie

I looked down at the contract in my hand and took a deep breath. A weight was finally lifted from

After returning to Rosemont, Stella gave me a call.

my

heart.

“Rena, Ali told me something really bizarre. I’ve also mentioned it to Mitch.” Her voice was filled with confusion.

“Shoot”

I was visiting my mom in the hospital. I massaged her hand while answering Stella.

Alicia bumped into Louis Aldridge in the Dreamscape District, and at the time, Louis was having dinner with a company’s head. This company was one of Whitmore Co’s strongest competitors. They had a huge rivalry over resources a few years back.

Wasn’t Louis Neil’s friend? Why was he dining with Whitmore Co’s competitor?

It was indeed weird, but since Mitch knew about it, he’d definitely tell Neil.

“Rena, my guess might sound like a conspiracy theory “Stella lowered her voice, “Who leaked that news about Neil’s father? I asked Halley. The anonymous person seemed to know the Whitmore family really well. Could it be Louis?”

This guess gave me goosebumps, “No way night? Louis has no reason to do that!”

“Exactly! Isn’t he just the son of a driver from the Whitmore family? The Whitmores have helped him and his dad a lot. Why would he do that?” Stella was also puzzled

After chatting with Stella for a while, I hung up, but my mind was racing. Did Neil already know about this?

If his dad really had a love child… I couldn’t even imagine

if he indeed had a half-sibling, he’d probably flip the world upside down to find them.

it. After returning to Rosemont, besides working. I met with Russel quite often. We both tacitly avoided talking about the

to being instigated. We could only let him

now

learned some bad news from the hospital. My mom could become a vegetable.

and me into deep sorrow. I felt like it was all my fault. I shouldn’t have sought Neil’s help,

My dad went to open the door. His angry voice came from the entrance. “What are you doing here? Get out!”

over, only to

harsh words, Neil kept his cool. I was afraid my dad would attack Neil again,

want to get back with you or accept your compensation. My mom might become a vegetable What more do you want? I divorced you and hurt your

was in a bad mood. After seeing Neil, I lost some

circles under his eyes and an overall gloomy look. Normally I wouldn’t lash out at bim in this state, but the bad news from the hospital

face but remained calm and said, I’m

Do you want to make my dad sick as well?” I choked

was relieved after securing a collaboration with Evershine Enterprises, but I didn’t expect fate to

slid down

tears, his

pushed his hand away, feeling a mix of emotions. Neil was like a poisonous vine, suffocating me. My past obsession with him had now turned into

back, my misfortunes began

a wave of helplessness and despair washed over me, “Do I need to kneel down and beg you to leave me alone?”

kneeling and begging would make him leave my life for good and stop him from giving me pressure and trouble, I was willing.

parents to be

He couldn’t believe I would do such a

my shoulders, trying to help me up, Dont

promise me, take Bonnie, and leave my life. The people I owe the most are my parents. I’ve ruined them!” I looked up at Neil, hot caring how absurd I looked right now.

my dad was about to retire, and my mom was in a coma. They only had me as their daughter,

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