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,

having dinner with him was nothing unusual. I needed to accept the reality that,

and said, “It’s

the table was loaded with all sorts of

didn’t mind Neil’s presence, I lost my appetite as soon as

ask to borrow my car again.

left after only a few bites. Through the glass window, I watched him smoke

me. “Is his family going bankrupt?

believed that Mitch’s unfinished sentence

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

frightened myself with this horrid thought, then immediately shook my head, telling myself not to overthink it. Neil’s parents had a good relationship There couldnt

the hospital. I had been so busy lately that I had forgotten to make my payments on time, so I needed to go to the hospital to handle the fees.

the corner of my mouth and

urgent?”

might have to work overtime tomorrow, so I can only go tonight.

walked into the yard, I noticed

front yard and saw him

and cold evening, the street lights

look even more desolate. He pointed at the car beside him, ‘Are you going back? Give me

I was speechless

so I didnt want to waste time with Neil Plus, it wasn’t the first time he had hitched

a bit surprised when

Neil’s phone rang several times, but he didn’t answer or

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

out of the car with my bag, retorting

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

the payment, I went to

outside this time, not following me

Finch, he’s the gentleman who’s been here many times before.” The nurse