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

he indeed had a half-sibling, he’d probably flip the world

it, I didn’t pay much attention to it. After returning to Rosemont, besides working. I met with Russel quite often. We both

mom was caught, but he wouldn’t admit to

now

bad news from the hospital. My mom could become a

news pushed my dad and me into deep sorrow. I felt like it was all my fault. I shouldn’t have sought Neil’s help, causing my mom to be

doorbell rang. My dad went to open the door. His angry voice came from the entrance. “What are you

and went over, only

words, Neil kept his cool. I was afraid my dad would attack Neil again, so I pushed Neil into the yard and

back with you or accept your compensation. My mom might become a vegetable What more do you want? I divorced you and hurt your pride, but I’ve paid a high

bad mood. After seeing Neil, I

like he hadn’t rested in days. He had dark circles under his eyes and an overall gloomy look. Normally I

angry face but remained calm and said, I’m sorry I just wanted to

make my dad sick as well?” I choked up. Thinking about my

with Evershine Enterprises, but I didn’t expect fate to be so cruel

slid down

out to wipe away my tears,

of emotions. Neil was like a poisonous vine, suffocating me. My past obsession with him had now turned into a determination to stay away

began when I married him.

me, “Do I need to kneel down

was already on my knees. If kneeling and begging would make him leave my

much. I just wished for my parents to be healthy and for my family to live a peaceful life.

me in shock. He couldn’t

grabbed my shoulders, trying to help

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

years. Now, my dad was about to retire, and my mom was in a coma. They only

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