Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 257

After a while, Kitty sent an emoji expressing her gratitude. Our conversation ended there.

I rubbed my aching neck, then began to pack up and get ready to knock off.

“Rena, come over for some seafood” Stella called just as I was leaving the office.

“Sure” I agreed. Going home didn’t appeal much to me right now I felt the aura of loneliness permeating my empty house.

Whenever I had spare time, I would hang out with Stella and the others. That was much better than being alone at home with my thoughts.

By the time I arrived at Stella, Barbara, Alicia, and their boyfriends were already there.

Alicia had recently confirmed her relationship with Sean. Barbara was about to get married. Stella’s family was warm and harmonious. All three of them were full of happiness, while I felt a bit bleak..

“Where’s Mitch? I greeted everyone but noticed that Mitch wasn’t around, so I asked.

“He was called away by Neil. No idea why” Stella replied, puzzled. He was asking about Russel’s whereabouts last night, and then this morning he received news that Russel had made it home safely

Neil had just gone to StarGlow Enterprises today and had called Mitch away. What could it be about?

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I couldn’t help but worry. I was afraid that if something went wrong with StarGlow Enterprises, it could affect my company

Just as Stella finished speaking. Mitch rushed in, muttering. “Neil, it must be a hoax…”

He stopped dead in his tracks when he saw everyone at the table.

Neil followed shortly after, looking rather upset. When he saw us, his eyes were filled with irritation.

Mitch didn’t continue his sentence but instead took off his coat and smiled at us, “You’re all here? My wife didn’t tell me.”

glanced at me, then at Neil, and whispered to me, I didn’t know Neil was

quite a bit lately, so having dinner with him was nothing unusual. I needed to accept the reality

smiled at Stella and said, “It’s fine

Neil. Soon, the table was loaded with all sorts

mind Neil’s presence, I lost my appetite as soon as our eyes

would ask to borrow my

Neil got up and left after only a

me. “Is his family going bankrupt?

believed that Mitch’s unfinished sentence was the key point.

could be troubling Nell so much? Could the rumor about the illegitimate child be

head, telling myself not to overthink it. Neil’s parents had a good relationship

lately that I had forgotten to make my payments on time, so I needed

I wiped the corner of my mouth and

so urgent?” Stella

payment at the hospital. I might have to work overtime tomorrow, so I

I noticed that Neil

yard and saw him smoking by

cold evening, the street lights illuminated

desolate. He pointed at the car beside him,

I was speechless

time with Neil Plus, it wasn’t the first time he had hitched a

when I didn’t object this time.

the way, Neil’s phone rang several times, but he didn’t answer or reply to any of

back to Sapphire River Community?” Neil frowned as we reached

out of the car

trailing behind me. There weren’t many people in the hospital. I didn’t have to worry about attracting attention, so

went to

time,

who’s been here many times