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

I was an idiot.

often. Back then, I was only interested in Neil himself and not

Just then, the door opened. The dog in

what I was up

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

followed and closed the door behind him.

others had gifted to Neil. He didn’t want to find a place to display them,

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

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

towards me. After a while, he asked, “Are you looking for the dog or something

dog! I don’t want it to disturb your work.” I

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

case.”

at the file in Neil’s hand, at a loss for

my intentions so easily made me feel embarrassed.

out from under the desk, barking

squatted down and called it over.

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

would

you

dog and didn’t deny Neil’s words. I walked to the door, opened it, and let

and went back to the desk, trying to reach for the file, but Neil dodged me.

not going to let me see it?” I feigned ignorance, “Then why did

wanted to test you. Turns out you really were after this.” Neil pulled out his phone and showed me a video.

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

So, I decided to admit, “Yes, I did want to see what’s in here. You said you were helping me with the investigation, but how can I be sure you’re really doing it?”

Neil had a more dominating presence,

checking. Just looking around.” I

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