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.

you have books in your study?”

he was wondering if I was

only interested in Neil himself and not

guard. Just then, the door opened. The dog

what I was

dog!” I said and rushed into the

closed the door behind him.

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

some clues. But the desk was cluttered with papers filled with dense writing. I couldn’t make heads

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

After a while, he asked, “Are you looking for the dog

don’t want it to disturb

desk, “I thought you were

case.”

stared at the file in

my intentions so easily

woof!” The little dog shot out from under the

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

both angry and amused, “The moment I pull out the file, you start calling it Daisy? If I hadn’t pulled it out, have kept calling

would

you

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

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

it?” I feigned

you always trying to get into the study, so 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

was very secure, but I didn’t expect there to be

want to see what’s in here. You said you were helping me

it?” Neil had a

checking. Just looking around.”

long, muscular legs, wrapped in dress pants, held a certain charm. He patted his thigh. lightly, “Come, sit here, then I’ll give