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

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

I met with Russel quite often. We both tacitly avoided talking about the night before I left for the

to being instigated.

now

news from the hospital. My mom could become

sorrow. I felt like it was all my fault. I shouldn’t have sought Neil’s help, causing

went to open the door. His angry voice

got up and went over, only to

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

a vegetable What more do you want? I divorced you and hurt your pride, but I’ve paid a high enough price!”

mood. After seeing Neil,

rested in days. He had dark 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 today really hit

said, I’m sorry I just wanted

make my dad sick as well?” I choked up. Thinking about my mom possibly never waking up again made me

Evershine Enterprises, but I

slid down

my tears, his

his hand away, feeling a mix of emotions. Neil was like a poisonous vine, suffocating me. My

back, my misfortunes began when I married

washed over me, “Do I need to kneel down and

If kneeling and begging would make him leave my life for good and stop him from giving me

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

shock. He couldn’t believe I would do

He grabbed my shoulders, trying to help

and leave my life. The people I owe the most are my parents. I’ve

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

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