Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 286

“She’s Oscar’s sister, and she’s married with kids. You should treat her like family.” I idly remarked while bending down to scratch the head of the little dog.

“Sounds simple. Neil scoffed, “You’ve got tons of houses. Why did you have to bring her here?”

I shot him a look, “I just thought it would be easier to take care of her. Is there a problem with that?”

Neil replied with a poker face, “Yes, there is. She’s a married woman. Why does she need your care? You’re just stirring up trouble for me.”

“Neil, can’t you show a little compassion?” I couldn’t help but raise my voice.

“So, if I suggest moving her to another place, that means I lack compassion?” Neil laughed in annoyance, “You really know how to put someone in a spot.”

I did feel a bit selfish. I only thought about how I could take care of Hannah, completely ignoring the inconvenience it might cause Neil. So I decided to keep my mouth shut

Just then, the little dog started barking.

Neil tugged at its ear, “Quiet.”

I swatted his hand away, “You’re abusing the animal!”

Neil fell silent.

Just a gentle tug was considered animal abuse? He must’ve thought it was absurd too.

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After noticing my indifference, Neil got up and headed upstairs. I followed him immediately. If he was going to his study, I could try to sneak a peek at his password.

If he used facial recognition, then I would just follow him into the study.

I no longer felt embarrassed in front of Neil. We both knew our relationship was purely a transaction at this point.

“What are you following me for?” Neil turned to look at me as we reached the door of his study.

books in

he was wondering if I was an idiot.

had, but not often. Back then, I was only interested in Neil himself and not what was in his

caught off guard. Just then, the door opened. The dog in

know what I was

I said and rushed

the door behind him.

various oil paintings and art pieces others had gifted to Neil. He didn’t want to find a place

desk, hoping to find some clues. But the desk was cluttered with papers filled with dense writing. I couldn’t

”

He was usually very focused when working, but today he was disrupted by

he asked,

it to disturb your work.” I

pulled out a file from the desk, “I thought you were

case.”

in Neil’s hand, at

intentions so easily made me

The little dog shot out from under the desk,

here!” I immediately squatted down and called it over.

amused, “The moment I pull out the file, you start

would

you

walked to the door,

door again and went back to the desk, trying to reach for the file, but

to let me see it?” I feigned ignorance, “Then why did you

I wanted to test you. Turns out you really were after this.” Neil pulled out his phone and showed me a video. In the video, I was trying to input the password at the study

the lock on the study door was very secure, but I didn’t

in the act felt terrible, but my embarrassment didn’t matter now. So, I decided to admit, “Yes, I did want to see what’s in

came to the study just to check up on me, is that it?” Neil had a more dominating presence, even though he was sitting and

checking. Just looking

legs, wrapped in dress pants, held a certain charm. He patted his