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.

in your study?”

was wondering if I was an

I was only interested in Neil himself and

door opened. The dog

know what I was up to?

dog!” I said and rushed into the study ahead of

and closed the

also various oil paintings and art pieces others had gifted to Neil. He didn’t want to find a place to display them, so they were kept in

the desk was cluttered with papers filled with dense writing. I couldn’t make heads or tails of any of it.

”

usually very focused when working, but

eyes occasionally darted towards me. After a while, he asked, “Are you looking for

don’t want it to

“I thought you

case.”

I stared at the file in Neil’s hand, at a loss

so easily made me feel embarrassed.

out from under the desk, barking adorably.

squatted

pull out the file, you start calling it Daisy? If I hadn’t pulled it out, have kept calling it

would

you

held the little dog and didn’t deny Neil’s words. I walked to the

went back to the desk, trying to reach for the file,

it?” I feigned

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

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

embarrassment didn’t matter now. So, I decided to admit, “Yes, I did want to see what’s in here.

it?” Neil had a more dominating presence, even though

checking. Just looking

pants, held a certain charm. He patted his thigh. lightly, “Come, sit here, then