Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 249

After I hung up the phone, Neil had already arrived.

His company seemed to be not far from here, so it didn’t take him long to swing by

“Neil, you finally showed up! I thought you were going to bail on us!” Kitty ran over excitedly and hugged his arm as soon as she saw Neil.

Neil, looking a bit peeved, brushed her arms off and said, ‘Let’s just talk standing here. No need to hug”

It was at that moment that Kitty’s friends finally recognized that her companion was Neil. They were all pretty shocked and couldn’t help checking out this big shot from the business world that they’d heard so much about.

Kitty was unfazed by their surprise. Hands on her hips, she said, ‘Quit it. You’re picking up the tab today, OK?”

To Neil, footing the bill was no biggie. He didn’t answer, but no answer was as good as a yes. Kitty immediately told her friends, “Alright, eat and drink whatever you want today. We’ve got a free ride”

I kept quiet, thinking about how to get out of there. When Kitty came over to say hi, I said, “Kitty, something came up at work. I gotta go handle it. Happy birthday!”

“Huh? Are you leaving before the cake? Is work really that urgent? Maybe you can stick around for a bit, and it’s more fun with more people” Kitty seemed a bit disappointed.

I could tell Kitty loved a good time, her eyes were full of the desire for fun, and she made no attempt to hide it.

As for Neil, he was frowning, probably guessing that I was just making excuses to avoid him.

“I’ll get you a gift for your next birthday. I’ll have the cake next time.” I smiled and replied.

Kitty pouted, “Well, alright then.”

Since the birthday girl was OK with me leaving, I turned to go. Unexpectedly Neil said, “I’ll go pay the bill. You guys go ahead and eat”

He didnt ever wait for Kitty’s response, he just started following me.

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Neil’s going to pay the bill himself? Can’t he just have someone else do it? I suspected he just wanted an excuse to follow me, so I quickened my pace.

Even though I was somewhat tall for a woman and walked fast, Neil had long legs and strode even faster, and he caught up with me in no time.

I was in high heels, and because I was walking so fast, I twisted my ankle. The pain was so intense I let out a yelp. “Ah!”

Then I started to lose my balance and almost fell over

Neil caught me just in time. Thank God he was there, or else I would have made a fool of myself Passers-by all turned to look

“Thanks.” I thanked Neil, gritting my teeth against the pain in my ankle

are you wearing high heels to a party?” Neil frowned, looking at the broken heel of my

to the pain, 7 like wearing heels. It’s none of your

get far before I twisted my other ankle. I sat down hard on the

the gang today, I dressed up a bit and wore these thin heeled

came over, asking if I needed

this.” Nell walked over and easily

but he actually listened

squatted down beside me, “Can you

question was that? Who could walk with a

I took out my phone to

had picked me up, my phone nearly slipping out

Put me

ready and ended up sitting down hard, gasping at the sudden pain.

that on purpose, causing me pain

number. She came

her to the

Samaritan, squatted down with his back towards me,

and before I could climb onto his back, he started rubbing his back, saying, “Ah… Irene, I think I’ve put my

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hips, scoffed, “Are you kidding me? Since when do you

calmly said. ‘Maybe he

back

Neil, “Neil, could you help

said that, a faint smile could be seen on his face.

bit annoyed. Just as I was about to ask Stella to get

again

me up

Kitty came running over

you

I’m just paying the b

started

shouted unhappily

doors closed, cutting us off

Neil

Did you

arm too?”

in Neil’s arms, my arms

actually i

repled