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?”

gave me a confused look, like he was wondering if I was an idiot. “Irene,

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

then, the door opened. The dog in my arms suddenly

what I was up

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

the door behind him.

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

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

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

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

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

pulled out a file from the desk, “I thought you were looking for this. It’s internal

case.”

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

my intentions so

dog shot out from under the desk, barking

come here!” I immediately squatted down and called

was 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 it Neilson?”

would

you

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

the desk, trying to reach for the file, but Neil

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

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

secure, but I didn’t expect there

to admit, “Yes, I did want to see what’s in here. You said you were helping me with the investigation, but how can

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

checking. Just looking around.” I replied.

pants, held a certain charm. He patted his thigh. lightly, “Come, sit here, then I’ll give you