Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 278

I always trusted Russel more, and this screenshot just made me more suspicious of Neil.

His performance last night was so good that I almost thought I was misinterpreting him.

“I get it.” I said, wanting to drop the subject after seeing the photo. I bit back my uneasiness and said it calmly

Russel was expressionless He put away his phone, Irene, I really dont want you to go back to Sterling Estates. Neil doesn’t deserve you.”

I rubbed my temples. The screenshot was still fresh in my mind. When I heard Russel speak, I was taken aback. Remembering my deal with Neil, I blurted out. I’ve decided to remarry him; I just haven’t set a date yet.”

I had to keep up the act. If everyone knew about my imminent remarriage to Neil, he wouldn’t suspect that I was just stringing him along.

Russels coffee cup fell onto the table with a crisp sound. He looked at me in disbelief, as if he were questioning why I would do this

“Why?” His emotions were in turmoil. He ignored the mess on the table, 1 just can’t understand why you’d give him another chance when he treats you so badly, yet you cant wait for me.”

“Russel, all you need to know is that I’m doing this for your own good.” I sighed, putting on a bitter smile, “Aren’t you engaged too? That’s nice.”

“You know I don’t like her Russel said firmly

Russel reminded me of Neil from years ago. He was reluctantly marrying a woman he didn’t love because of family pressure.

But even if he didn’t get engaged to Chloe, there was no future for us Neil was like a madman, he wouldn’t just watch us be together.

to stay and make things more awkward. I got up to

was slumped on the sofa; his fair and well proportioned hand was holding me tightly, preventing me from leaving Suddenly, he seemed to notice something. He stood up abruptly and pulled up my sleeve. When he saw the bruise on

tightened. I could tell by his eyes that he was about to lose control, and I quickly reminded him, “You’re about to get engaged to Chloe Your mother must be very happy.

mother did the trick

sleeve. I never wanted Russel to find out about these love marks. I even wore a thick scarf around my

back down on the sofa. I didn’t dare

Neil wants to cooperate with StarGlow Enterprises? His

if I objected to his

how he did it, as long as he

left me in a state of shock, I was still in a daze

like a soulless shell, and

told him that when Karina Aaron committed suicide due to her depression and desire for revenge, she was

Gloria proposed to cooperate with Neil on the foundation, and Neil didn’t refuse. I have no idea whether he really let

long

had a child, but he didn’t know about it before.

getting dark, I drove back to Sterling Estates. On the way, I received a call from Alicia Rider, “Rena, come out for dinner.

mouth, I found that my voice was very hoarse and

here, and so are Mitch and Cooper. It’s more fun with more people.” Alicia didn’t pick up on my abnormality and

stop at the side of the road, “I want a drink; i wait for you at the bar” After I hung up, I turned

gone back. At this moment, my heart was filled with hatred and helplessness towards

a spot, ordered a

found myself crying. I couldn’t even clearly see the

me a private room” I grabbed a waiter as my eyes began to glaze over, “And send